New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- In a swift move authorities have dismantled the external security perimeter outside the Pakistan High Commission, removing traffic bollards and barricades that previously ring-fenced the diplomatic compound.

India's strong counter-action comes exactly three days after Pakistani authorities reportedly removed protective security barricades stationed outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

The decisive move by local authorities in New Delhi unfold amidst a diplomatic stand-off between the South Asian nations following the unprovoked attack by Pakistan backs terrorists in Pahlgam last year that killed 26 people.

The Pakistani-backed Pahalgam terror attack was followed by a strong counter action by India. Dem...