“Pahalgam Terror Attack: India Responds with Diplomatic and Strategic Measures After 26 Tourists Killed”

Pahalgam terror attack updates: A day after the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam killed 26 tourists, India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan High Commission’s Charge d’affaires in Delhi and handed over a note regarding the military diplomats being declared Persona Non Grata. The summons were issued after India announced a series of severe measures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty that governs the sharing of the river Indus’ waters.

New Delhi also said that Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES).

The development came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security in view of the deadly attack, which took place at Baisaran, dubbed ‘mini Switzerland’ for its meadow, and was one of the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.

Officials have released the following helpline numbers: Emergency Control Room – Srinagar: 0194-2457543, 0194-2483651; 7006058623; 24/7 Tourist Help Desk – Police Control Room, Anantnag 9596777669, 01932-225870, WhatsApp: 9419051940; Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Department – 8899931010, 8899941010, 9906663868, 9906906115.