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India Intensifies Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack as Leaders Debate Next Steps

The investigation into the April 22 attack that killed 26 civilians continues, with political and diplomatic measures escalating and calls for unity amid differing views on retaliation.

Atul Kulkarni shared pictures after visiting Pahalgam.
An Indian Army personnel at the site of the Pahalgam terror attack, in Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Overview

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is leading an intensive probe into the Pahalgam attack, gathering evidence and questioning witnesses to uncover the terror network behind the massacre.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed the 'harshest response' to the perpetrators, with India enacting punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and revoking visas for Pakistani nationals.
  • The Kashmir Assembly convened a special session, condemning the attack as an assault on 'Kashmiriyat' and endorsing the central government's diplomatic actions while honoring local martyr Syed Adil Hussain Shah.
  • Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has called for declaring war on Pakistan if it refuses to relinquish Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a stance sparking debate among political leaders.
  • Amid nationwide solidarity, protests, and candlelight vigils, leaders emphasize the need to punish the guilty without alienating innocent civilians, reflecting public outrage and calls for measured action.