India’s Action, After the Pahalgam Terror Attack

Pahalgam Terror Attack on April 22, 2025 was one of the deadliest attacks in Kashmir in recent years, leading to significant political, military and humanitarian consequences in India and Pakistan. Know all the details.

🛑 Attack: What happened

On April 22, 2025, terrorists opened fire on tourists in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, killing 26 people, including 25 Hindu tourists and a Nepali national, and injuring over 20 others. The attackers reportedly asked the victims to recite Islamic verses before opening fire. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack.

🇮🇳 India’s response: Decision and Actions

1. Security crackdown

• The Indian Army carried out a massive crackdown in Kashmir, detaining nearly 2,000 people linked to terror groups.

• Homes of suspected militants were demolished, including that of alleged attacker Adil Hussain Thokkar.

2. NIA probe

• The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the probe, identifying 14 local operatives who had helped the Pakistani militants.

• Sketches of three Pakistani militants were released, and a reward was announced for their capture.

• Indian authorities have expelled Pakistani military officials stationed in India, citing security concerns.

3. Permanent security deployment

• The government is considering permanent deployment of the army and paramilitary forces in sensitive areas, especially ahead of the Amarnath Yatra scheduled for July 3.

4. Diplomatic action

• India suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan.

• Wagah-Attari border crossing has been closed.

• Pakistani diplomats have been expelled from India and the earlier visa-free travel facility for Pakistani citizens (for SAARC countries) to visit India has also been discontinued.

5. Suspended Media and influence

• India banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including Dawn, Geo, ARY and Samaa, for spreading inflammatory content after the Pahalgam attack.

• The ban also includes journalists such as Irshad Bhatti, Asma Shirazi, Umar Cheema and Muneeb Farooq to prevent misinformation and maintain security.

🇵🇰 Pakistan’s reaction

• Pakistan has denied its involvement and demanded an impartial and credible investigation. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that India’s allegations are baseless and Pakistan stands against terrorism. He also warned that any interference in the Indus Water Treaty would be treated as an act of war.

• Pakistan suspended the 1972 Shimla Agreement, which was the basis for bilateral talks between the two countries.

• Pakistan suspended all trade relations with India.

• Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian aircraft, leading to an increase in the duration of flights from India to Europe and North America.

🌍 International reactions

• United States: President Trump and Vice President Vance condemned the attack and expressed strong support to India.

• Russia: President Putin called it a “brutal crime” and pledged cooperation with India against terrorism.

• United Kingdom: Rishi Sunak called the attack “barbaric” and said “terrorism will never win.”

• South Korea: Strongly condemned the attack and said there is no justification for terrorism.

• Peru: Issued its strong condemnation and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

🧳 Impact on tourism

• Authorities closed 48 of the 87 government -authorised tourist resorts in Kashmir as a precautionary measure.

• The attack led to the cancellation of over one million tours, severely impacting the region’s tourism industry.

💰 Compensation for victims

• The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased, ₹2 lakh for the seriously injured and ₹1 lakh for the minor injured.

📝 Indian Ministers Actions and Statements

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Condemned the attack as “shocking and painful” and vowed justice for the victims. He chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, which resulted in significant diplomatic and security measures.

• Leader Congress Rahul Gandhi: condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it a cowardly act and urged the government to plug security loopholes and ensure justice.

• Home Minister Amit Shah: Visited the site of the attack and injured victims, monitored the strengthening of security arrangements in the area.

• AAP Leader Arvind Kejriwal: condemned the Pahalgam attack, calling it “inhuman and cowardly”, expressed condolences and demanded strict action and tight security.

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: Asserted that India will take action against not only the perpetrators but also those hiding behind the scenes, stressing zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju: Highlighted national unity against terrorism and the government’s intent to take strict action following the attack.

🗣️ Hindu-Muslim response

• In states like Uttarakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Kashmiri Muslims were forced to vacate houses and close businesses.

• Kashmiri students were expelled from colleges and hostels or were threatened.

• Posters like “Boycott Kashmiri Muslims” were put up on shops in some cities.

• Organisations like Hindu Raksha Dal issued open threats.

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