Overview

• A militant attack near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, left 26 dead, including domestic and foreign tourists, with The Resistance Front claiming responsibility.
• Indian authorities have detained approximately 1,500 individuals in connection with the attack and intensified security operations in the region.
• The Indian government has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, closed a key border crossing, and expelled Pakistani diplomats, citing alleged links to cross-border terrorism.
• Pakistan has denied involvement in the attack and responded with countermeasures, including expelling Indian diplomats and suspending trade and travel agreements.
• The Kashmir region, long a flashpoint between India and Pakistan, remains tense as both nations escalate retaliatory actions in the wake of the violence.