Kashmir terror attack updates:
On Wednesday after a terror attack in Pahalgam Jammu and Kashmir India declared multiple drastic steps against Pakistan by choosing to suspend water distribution regulations under the Indus-Water Treaty.
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi presided over a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting based on the security situation following a violent attack that took 25 Indian lives and one Nepalese person. This assault stands as the most fatal event in Kashmir since the terrorist strike in Pulwama in 2019.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed reporters during his conference that India would deny Pakistan access to the SAARC visa exemption scheme. The Indian government considers all past SVES visas given to Pakistani nationals automatically nullified. The Foreign Secretary announced Pakistani nationals present in India using SVES visa need to depart from the country within 48 hours, he stated.
The terrorist strike occurred in Baisaran which locals call ‘mini Switzerland’ because of its picturesque meadow only accessible by foot or pony. The assault happened when tourists visited this location on Tuesday morning. The Resistance Front proclaimed itself responsible for the assault as the shadow organization of the banned Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The security agencies have published drawings of three male suspects they believe took part in the attack.
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan Over Kashmir Terror Attack
Through its highest security-decision making authority known as the Cabinet Committee on Security, India imposed severe responses against Pakistan following investigative findings which revealed how the Pahalgam terrorist attack linked back to Pakistan. This attack resulted in 26 deaths along with one foreign casualty.
Indian authorities made their most powerful decision by choosing an indefinite halt to the Pakistan-India Indus Waters Treaty which has existed for decades. The suspension of water resources from the Indus River and its branches Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Satluj will become permanent. The Indus river provides water to all of Pakistan and affects the lives of tens of millions who reside there.
The Indus Waters Treaty was established on September 19th 1960 as an international document. The World Bank served as the third party that mediated the agreement between India and Pakistan who had officially signed the pact. Three major conflicts between India and Pakistan occurred during the period when the Indus Waters Treaty existed from 1960 until it got suspended indefinitely.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that during the CCS briefing the assessment of terrorist attack links between Pakistani and Indian territories was presented. The analysis determined this attack emerged after the successful elections in the Union Territory along with its continuous advancement toward economic growth.
The seriousness of this terrorist attack led the CCS to implement these measures according to the Foreign Secretary.
The Indus Waters Treaty from 1960 stands temporarily suspended as Pakistan needs to demonstrate permanent rejection of supporting cross-border terrorist activities.
The Integrated Check Post at Attari-Wagah border becomes immediately inaccessible to all visitors. The border will accept valid endorsement holders to return until 01 May 2025.
The Indian government forbids Pakistani citizens from using SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas to enter the country. All Pakistani nationals who received SVES visas in the past must consider their visas completely invalid. Pakistani nationals who hold SVES visas can leave India before their time limit of 48 hours expires.
The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors located at the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi have received the status of Persona Non Grata. Pakistani nationals must depart from India within the period of one week. Both Defense and Naval and Air military advisors serving at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad will be recalled.
The designated posts at High Commissions now possess the same status as annulled positions. Both High Commissions must withdraw five support staff members who serve Service Advisors.
The number of staff in both High Commissions will decrease to 30 employees as part of the overall organization reduction efforts intending to take effect starting on May 1, 2025.
The CCS conducted an evaluation of the general security environment before directing all protective forces to actively monitor fields closely. The group decided to pursue justice for the attackers with identification of their backers as responsible parties. India maintains absolute determination to hunt down terrorism perpetrators including Tahawwur Rana since his recent extradition from Pakistan.
“Leave In 48 Hours,” India Tells Pakistanis On SAARC Visa
Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam which killed 26 people the Center announced through a statement for Pakistani nationals to be restricted from India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme. Pakistanis holding such visas have to vacate India within 48 hours from their entry.
During the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday the foreign secretary Vikram Misri explained about the attack as the panel assessed its ties to Pakistani territory. Indian officials observed that the attack happened after completing successful Lok Sabha and Assembly election voting in Kashmir followed by the region’s increasing economic advancement.
According to Foreign Secretary Vikam Misri the Cabinet Committee on Security shared appreciation for worldwide government statements of India solidarity which demonstrated India’s position against terrorism.
The head of the foreign ministry announced that India would prevent Pakistani nationals from entering under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES). Over the past the Indian government cancelled all SVES visas issued to Pakistani citizens. The Indian government has given Pakistani nationals who entered India under SVES visa only 48 hours to depart from the country.
“Trust Kashmiris, Won’t Return Home”: 2 Tourists After Pahalgam Terror Attack
Tourists experienced panic exit after the terror attack in Pahalgam of the Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir made two women from Maharashtra decide to stay in Kashmir despite the dangerous situation.
Multiple individuals pushed us to reserve airplane tickets while instructing our return at a later date because the preceding events were alarming yet we remained unafraid. The women of Pahalgam refuse to depart from Kashmir despite their Pahalgam departure according to their interview with NDTV.
The Indian woman expressed feelings of satisfaction about how local people treated her during her time in this location. Kashmirs present such great local hospitality that we feel genuine trust in their population.
The people’s actions have gained our trust because of their respectful treatment toward us. She explained how the local residents have continuously provided assistance to our group.
The driver who accompanied us since the beginning failed to request our faith when he dropped us off at hotels. As the terrorists attacked his vehicle he put our safety first without concern for his own well-being. She expressed that this remarkable beauty of the location makes her determination to keep traveling. Survivors reported that the terrorists requested to know the religion of their victims before executing them which she discussed.
The passenger bus attack on tourists across Pahalgam on Tuesday claimed twenty-six lives where six victims belonged to Maharashtra while marking the deadliest terror event since Pulwama in 2019.
The terrorist assault occurred at Baisaran which gained its nickname ‘mini Switzerland’ because it is a footpath or pony route accessible area with beautiful meadows. Tourists arrived at Baisaran on Tuesday morning. A shadow terrorist organization named The Resistance Front which operates under the supervision of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group took credit for the assault.
Amit Shah the Union Home Minister conducted discussions with the families of victims and surviving attack participants in Srinagar on Wednesday following his Tuesday night arrival. The National Investigation Agency sent personnel to Pahalgam for assisting local police during their investigation. Security agencies have delivered drawings that depict three male suspects connected to the incident.
Tourism activities were starting to gain momentum during this moment of the season when the attack occurred.
Tourism industry stakeholders predict the terror attack will create anxiety among planned visitors which will damage the financial stability of people living from tourism-based activities in the state.
A significant jump in flight cancellations happened seven times compared to previous records while future booking volumes declined by about forty percent according to Cleartrip Chief Growth and Business Officer Manjari Singhal reported to PTI.
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