New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- India and Pakistan are meeting for the third time in the Asia Cup 2025, with the final currently being played at the Dubai International Stadium. Even as fans throng stadiums and cinemas to catch the action, the hashtag #BoycottINDvPAK is trending on X, reflecting anger from a section of supporters.

The online backlash stems from the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, which had initially sparked demands for India to avoid playing Pakistan. While the BCCI went ahead after government clearance, some fans remain firm in their protest.

One user wrote on X: "Let's all Indians join the #BoycottINDvPAK today and give them the lowest ever viewership and TRP. That will be the real tribute to the Pahalgam victims...