India Responds Strongly to Pahalgam Terror Attack: Diplomatic Expulsions, Border Closure, and Strategic Shifts

New Delhi: In a decisive move following the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, the Indian government has taken a series of powerful measures against Pakistan. During a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India outlined five major retaliatory actions aimed at tightening pressure on its western neighbor.

Diplomatic Fallout: Pakistani Military Envoys Expelled

India has formally declared Pakistani military diplomats as persona non grata, issuing an official notice to vacate the country. In a parallel move, Pakistan’s top diplomat in Delhi, Saad Ahmad Warach, was summoned by India’s Ministry of External Affairs to register strong protest. The step marks a significant diplomatic downgrade in already strained India-Pakistan relations.

Border Closure and Embassy Shutdown Underway

One of the most impactful decisions announced is the closure of the Attari-Wagah border check post, effectively halting limited cross-border civilian and trade movement. Additionally, India is preparing to shut down its embassy operations in Islamabad, signaling a major retraction of formal diplomatic engagement between the two nuclear-armed nations.

Indus Waters Treaty Suspended and Terror Camp Targets Identified

In a move with far-reaching geopolitical implications, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a decades-old agreement vital to Pakistan’s agricultural water supply. This strategic recalibration could significantly impact Pakistan’s internal resources.

Meanwhile, Indian intelligence agencies have identified 42 terrorist training camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The military has been authorized to act based on threat levels, with camps located in both northern and southern Pir Panjal ranges, reportedly hosting over 130 militants.

India’s firm actions underscore its resolve to counter terror with strategic, diplomatic, and security-level responses. The developments are expected to influence South Asian geopolitics and redefine India-Pakistan engagement going forward.