12 hours Ago By TOI News Desk
Representative image. NEW DELHI: It has been a week since terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam claimed lives of 26 people including a foreign national from Nepal. Tensions between India and Pakistan have since escalated, with ties hitting a new low between the two countries.
Relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours plummeted after The Resistance Front (TRF), proxy outfit of Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack in years on civilians in Kashmir. The group later backtracked from their claim. Firing at LoC enters fifth consecutive day On Tuesday, the Indian Army retaliated against Pakistan Army's unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control in J&K.
The firing occurred in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts and the Akhnoor sector, marking the fifth consecutive day of cross-border tensions since Friday. "Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control", stated the Indian Army, saying that the gunfire took place in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as in the Akhnoor sector. India said its troops "responded in a measured and effective manner to the provocation".
Anti-terror operations intensified Security forces have intensified their anti-terror operations in the Kashmir valley following the incident. The Jammu and Kashmir police conducted raids at 13 locations in the Doda district on Monday morning to target terrorist hideouts and individuals connected to terror activities. Terrorists' houses destroyed Security forces in Kashmir demolished houses linked to active terrorists as part of an intensified crackdown.
A total of nine homes have been razed with the help of dynamites and plastic explosives. Srinagar Police carried out extensive searches at multiple residences of terrorist associates linked to banned outfits. These searches were conducted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act to disrupt terror-supporting infrastructure.
India blasts Pakistan at UN over Pahalgam attack India hit out at Pakistan at the United Nations, highlighting Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Asif's "open confession" about his country's role in supporting and training terrorists. Speaking at the UN, Yojna Patel specifically referenced Asif's televised confession about Pakistan's history of terrorist support. "It is unfortunate that one particular delegation has chosen to misuse and undermine this forum.
To indulge in propaganda and make baseless allegations against India. The whole world has heard Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khwaja Asif, admitting and confessing Pakistan's history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organizations in a recent television interview," Patel said. 'What Drama.
..': Pakistan 'Buries Head' As India Exposes ‘Terroristan's Pahalgam Lies’ At UN Stage Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, affecting a crucial water-sharing agreement that has been in place since 1960.
The suspension of the IWT impacts a World Bank-brokered agreement that has governed water distribution between the two nations for over six decades. Under this treaty, Pakistan received approximately 80% of the total water flow, which is vital for agriculture in its Punjab and Sindh provinces. Pakistan responded by declaring that any attempt to divert water allocated to them under the treaty would be considered an "act of war.
" Simla Agreement suspended Pakistan responded by suspending the 1972 Simla Agreement. The Simla Agreement, signed on July 2, 1972, was a crucial peace treaty between India and Pakistan following the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The agreement was signed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla.
The treaty emerged in the aftermath of the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh after East Pakistan's secession following India's intervention. The agreement was designed to restore peace and normalize relations between the two neighboring countries. Pakistani visas suspended The governmen suspended all visa services for Pakistani nationals, requiring them to leave India by April 27.
Medical visas remain valid until April 29. The government also advised Indian citizens currently in Pakistan to return as soon as possible. Diplomacy takes an ugly turn In diplomatic measures, India designated Pakistan's top diplomats as persona non grata and ordered the expulsion of three Pakistani military attaches.
Additionally, Pakistan was asked to reduce its high commission staff in New Delhi from 55 to 30 personnel, following a previous diplomatic downgrade in 2020. Pakistan ready for neutral probe into Pahalgam attack: Sharif Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said that his country is willing to participate in a neutral, transparent, and credible investigation, while criticising New Delhi for leveling “baseless allegations” against Islamabad without verifiable evidence. Addressing graduating cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, Sharif said, “Nobody should remain under any false pretence.
Our armed forces are fully capable and prepared to defend the country against any misadventure, as demonstrated by our resolute response to India in Feb 2019.” Sharif's remarks were in reference to Pakistan’s retaliation following the Pulwama attack. Pahalgam Attack Fury: Second India-Pakistan Clash In London After Pak Colonel's 'Kill Threat' London investigating Pak diplomat's throat-slitting gesture directed at Indian protesters The Metropolitan Police in London is investigating a macabre throat-slitting gesture made on Friday night by Colonel Taimur, army and air adviser at the Pakistan high commission in London, which was directed towards Indian-origin protesters angry about the Pahalgam terror attack .
Armed with placards saying “I am Hindu”, they were shocked to find the high commission had organised a counter protest and plugged in a massive loudspeaker to blast out songs to drown out their chants. India Punishes Pak With 5 Big Actions; Diplomats Kicked Out, All Ties ENDED: Pahalgam Terror Attack.
