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India Expels Pakistani Nationals Following Deadly Pahalgam Attack

The April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 tourists, has led to visa cancellations, intensified security operations, and heightened Indo-Pak tensions.

Suniel Shetty gave a message to his fellow countrymen in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Chairs and tables are scattered at the site of a suspected militant attack on tourists in Baisaran near Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, April 24, 2025.
A Karnataka techie who visited Kashmir with his wife, brother, and sister-in-law recalled the horror of the Pahalgam attack.

Overview

  • The Indian government has revoked all visas for Pakistani nationals effective April 27, advising Indians in Pakistan to return home immediately.
  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) continues its probe, recording statements from victims' families and gathering evidence on the attackers, suspected to include Pakistan-trained militants.
  • Security forces have demolished homes linked to suspected militants in Jammu and Kashmir and are conducting manhunts in the Pir Panjal range.
  • Pakistan initially denied involvement but later offered to participate in a neutral probe, a move dismissed by Indian officials and leaders.
  • Tourism in Srinagar remains active with tourists reporting feeling safe, while Pahalgam is under strict security following the attack.