Overview

• Modi accused Pakistan of targeting “insaniyat” and “Kashmiriyat” by attacking tourists in Pahalgam to spark communal riots and cripple local tourism livelihoods.
• He honored Adil, a Kashmiri who confronted the gunmen and died defending other travelers, as a symbol of regional resilience against terrorism.
• The prime minister announced Operation Sindoor, a sustained counter-terror campaign aimed at dismantling militant infrastructure in Pakistan after weeks of diplomatic deadlock.
• He flagged off Vande Bharat Express services from Katra to the Kashmir Valley and inaugurated the Anji cable-stayed bridge in Reasi district to boost regional connectivity.
• The government has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, revoked Pakistani visas, imposed trade bans and bolstered security along the Line of Control in response to recurring ceasefire violations.