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India Tightens Security and Escalates Diplomatic Actions Following Pahalgam Terror Attack

Prime Minister Modi vows severe retaliation as India suspends the Indus Waters Treaty, downgrades ties with Pakistan, and intensifies a manhunt for attackers.

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Indian security force personnel stand guard at the site of a suspected militant attack on tourists in Baisaran near Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, April 24, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
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Overview

  • The Pahalgam attack on April 22 killed 26 tourists, with The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claiming responsibility.
  • India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, revoked visas for Pakistani nationals, and expelled Pakistani diplomats in response.
  • A nationwide manhunt is underway for the attackers, with three identified suspects linked to cross-border terrorism networks.
  • The U.S. and other nations issued travel advisories for Jammu and Kashmir, while international leaders condemned the attack.
  • Mumbai and other key areas remain on high alert, with heightened coastal and public security measures in place.