Pahalgam attack Highlights: CCS suspends Indus Treaty, slashes missions, shuts border after terror
Pahalgam terror attack Highlights: Terrorists opened fire at a meadow near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly tourists on Tuesday. Catch all the updates here
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Pahalgam terror attack: Cabinet expressed deepest condolences for the dead and hoped for speedy recovery for the injured. | Representational
Pahalgam attack highlights: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday unveiled a raft of retaliatory measures against Pakistan, citing Islamabad’s “continuing sponsorship of cross??'border terrorism” in the aftermath of Tuesday’s deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Two terrorists were killed after a heavy exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists at Uri Nala, Baramulla. The terrorists were attempting to infiltrate the Line of Control (LOC) through Sarjeevan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the airport Wednesday morning immediately after returning from Saudi Arabia to address the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also attended this meeting, according to officials. The terror attack targeted the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, resulting in at least 26 fatalities and multiple injuries, official sources reported. Among those killed were two foreign nationals -- one from the UAE and one from Nepal -- and two local residents, officials confirmed.
PM Modi cut short his trip to Saudia Arabia to return, while Home Minister Amit Shah rushed to Jammu and Kashmir to spearhead the security measures following the most gruesome attack targeting tourists in the valley in a long spell of time.
In a call with PM Modi, Donald Trump criticised at the terror attack, offering his full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of the "heinous attack". He "conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.
"Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir. The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
"We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!" he added.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed his condolences over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and said the "brutal crime" has no justification whatsoever and its perpetrators will face a deserved punishment.
He expressed "sincere condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam whose victims were civilians citizens of various countries".
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Such evil acts are unforgivable: Kartik Aaryan condemns Pahalgam terror attack
Actor Kartik Aaryan on Wednesday condemned the terror attack on tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam and said "such evil acts are unforgivable."
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Body of Pahalgam terror victim brought to Indore
The body of Sushil Nathaniel, one of the tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, was brought to Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday night.
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Cowardly strike on innocent citizens will evoke strong response: Govt on Pahalgam terror attack
After political parties called for hunting down the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack on tourists, the Centre asserted on Wednesday that the "cowardly" strike on innocent citizens will soon evoke a "strong response".
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S Jaishankar to brief Parliament later this week on CCS decisions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief Parliament later this week on the decisions. Officials indicated that further economic or sporting sanctions remain “on the table” should there be fresh provocation. Security analysts said the measures mark India’s toughest squeeze on bilateral ties since the 2019 Pulwama attack, underscoring a strategy of “graduated escalation” aimed at isolating Pakistan diplomatically while signalling domestic resolve.
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CCS meeting: Border sealed, visas scrapped
The Attari‑Wagah land crossing has been closed indefinitely. Simultaneously, all visas issued to Pakistani nationals under the Short‑Term Business, Employment & Social (SBES) category have been revoked with immediate effect, giving those already in India 48 hours to depart.
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CCS meeting: Diplomatic downsizing
New Delhi declared Pakistan's defence, navy and air advisers persona non grata and ordered them to leave within 72 hours. India will also withdraw its own service attachés from Islamabad. Both sides’ high commissions will be pared to 30 personnel each, down from about 55.
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CCS meeting: Indus Waters Treaty put on ice
In the most far‑reaching step, India suspended implementation of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty “until Pakistan demonstrably ends cross‑border terror”. Technical meetings, data exchanges and project clearances under the World Bank‑brokered pact are now on hold.
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We stand with India in times of need: Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson
Israel is a "friend" of India and friends stand with each other in times of need," Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Oren Marmorstein said on Wednesday.
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Time to show India''s strength to Pakistan: Himanta on Pahalgam terror attack
A day after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that the time has come to demonstrate India's strength to Pakistan and deal firmly with its sympathisers within the country.
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Pahalgam terror attack: AIMPLB temporarily pauses Waqf protests
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and decided to pause its ongoing protests against the new Waqf law for three days in solidarity with the families of victims.
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Pahalgam terror: Bengal cabinet adopts condolence resolution
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the state cabinet had adopted a condolence resolution to mourn the deaths of 26 people in the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Union Ministers Kumaraswamy, Manohar Lal condemn terrorist attack in Pahalgam
Union Ministers HD Kumaraswamy and Manohar Lal have condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam saying the Indian army will give a befitting reply to this cowardly act.
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Andhra CM Naidu extends solidarity with PM Modi, Centre over Pahalgam terror attack
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said the TDP-led government stands in solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government following the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists.
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Pahalgam attack: PM Modi chairs meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security
The Cabinet Committee on Security met here on Wednesday evening under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam killed at least 26 people and injured several others.
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Tourists anxious, have urged hassle-free refunds: Gajendra Shekhawat
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Centre has urged airlines, hotels, and tour operators to offer hassle-free refunds to anxious tourists reconsidering travel to Kashmir
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First Published: Apr 23 2025 | 9:03 AM IST
