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India and Pakistan Enforce Tit-for-Tat Sanctions After Pahalgam Terror Attack

The April 22 attack that killed 26 civilians has led to escalating diplomatic and security measures, with India citing cross-border links and Pakistan denying involvement.

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Indian foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Overview

  • India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Attari-Wagah border crossing, and downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack.
  • The Kashmir Police released sketches of three suspects, identifying two as Pakistani nationals, and announced a Rs 20 lakh reward for information.
  • Pakistan has retaliated by blocking its airspace to Indian airlines, suspending bilateral trade, and reducing Indian diplomatic staff in Islamabad.
  • Prime Minister Modi vowed to pursue and punish the perpetrators and their backers, while Pakistan's National Security Committee warned of firm reciprocal measures.
  • The attack, claimed by The Resistance Front, has heightened tensions in the disputed Kashmir region, with fears of potential military escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.