New Delhi: Following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Byasaran Valley on April 22, which claimed 26 lives, India has launched a series of sweeping diplomatic and security measures in retaliation. A high-level Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 23 led to historic decisions targeting Pakistan.
The Ministry of External Affairs announced the termination of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, a cornerstone agreement between India and Pakistan on water sharing. In addition, visas of all Pakistani citizens in India have been cancelled, and they’ve been directed to exit the country within 48 hours.
The government has also decided to shut down the Pakistani High Commission in Delhi and all its associated offices across India. All Pakistani diplomats have been instructed to leave the country within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the Attari border checkpost, a key link for trade and travel, has been indefinitely closed.
Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued strong warnings, asserting that “those behind the scenes will not be spared.” This follows the elimination of two terrorists near the LoC in Uri and the interrogation of over 1,500 suspects in Jammu and Kashmir.
CCS Meeting Triggers Bold Diplomatic Strike Post Pahalgam Attack
In a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting held on April 23 at 6:00 PM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with top ministers and national security officials, took a series of decisive steps in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam.
Attendees included Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, NSA Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Key Decisions Taken:
Indus Water Treaty Revoked: The historic 1960 agreement regulating water sharing between India and Pakistan has been terminated.
Pakistani Citizens to Exit: Visas of all Pakistani nationals in India have been cancelled. They must leave the country by April 25.
Pakistani Embassy Shut Down: The Pakistani High Commission in Delhi and all affiliated offices across India will be closed.
Diplomats Expelled: All Pakistani diplomats have been given 48 hours to depart India.
Attari Border Sealed: The crucial Attari checkpost, a major corridor for Indo-Pak trade and travel, is closed indefinitely.
