India Announces Tough Measures Against Pakistan After Pahalgam Massacre
In a decisive response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 people, India has announced five major actions against Pakistan, holding it responsible for supporting cross-border terrorism.
Key Measures Taken by India:
- Suspension of Indus Water Treaty (1960):
- India has halted the treaty until Pakistan takes “irreversible steps” to dismantle terror networks.
- Closure of Attari Border Crossing:
- The Attari Integrated Check Post has been shut, and Pakistani nationals in India must leave by May 1, 2025.
- Visa Crackdown on Pakistani Citizens:
- All SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) benefits for Pakistanis revoked; holders must exit India within 48 hours.
- Expulsion of Pakistani Military Advisors:
- Pakistan’s defense, naval, and air advisors in New Delhi declared persona non grata and given seven days to leave.
- Recall of Indian Military Advisors from Islamabad:
- India is withdrawing its defense attaches from Pakistan, abolishing the posts permanently.
Background of the Attack
The brutal assault in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley targeted tourists, with eyewitnesses reporting gunmen checking victims’ religion before firing. Security agencies identified three suspects linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), operating from Pakistan.
High-Level Security Meetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an emergency CCS meeting with top ministers, followed by an all-party meeting to discuss further national security steps.
India’s strong retaliation signals a major shift in its stance against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, with demands for accountability growing nationwide.
