Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: India suspends Indus water treaty, closes integrated Attari checkpost in swift response against Pakistan-based terror

India announced stern actions against Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack. 

Decoding India's stern decisions against Pakistan - Here are the deadlines given to Islamabad

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After India's action against Pakistan, the neighbouring country summoned the national security committee to meet tomorrow.

An all-party meeting will be convened tomorrow on the terror attack-related situation. Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are speaking to all parties: Sources

Pakistan is likely to invoke reciprocal measures of PNGing Indian Naval, Defence and Military Attaches in response to India’s move following the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam.

• India halts Indus Water Treaty temporarily

• India closes down posts of Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors at Indian, Pakistan High Commissions in Islamabad & Delhi

• The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi are declared Persona Non Grata. They have a week to leave India

• The overall strength of the High Commissions will be brought down to 30 from the present 55 through further reductions, to be effected by 1 May 2025

• Any Pakistani national currently in India under SAARC visa has 48 hours to leave India

• Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas. Any SVES visas issued in the past to Pakistani nationals are deemed cancelled

• The Integrated Check Post Attari will be closed with immediate effect. Those who have crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before 01 May 2025

The Cabinet Committee meet on Security over the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concluded after two hours. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar were present in the meeting.

Among those also present at the meeting were Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misry, besides the prime minister's two principal secretaries P K Mishra and Shaktikanta Das.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Three tourists from Karnataka died in this attack

Over a thousand people have been detained by the Jammu and Kashmir Police across the Valley.

LG held a security review meeting at Rajbhawan with top officials of the JK Police, the Indian Army and the Paramilitary forces.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an all-party meeting tomorrow in Srinagar.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and EAM Jaishankar have reached the prime minister's residence for the Cabinet Committee on Security meet.

An encounter started between terrorists and security forces at the Tangimarg area of Kulgam, in South Kashmir. Two terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.

In the wake of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday (Apr 22) that killed at least 27, a Cabinet Committee meeting on security headed by PM Modi is underway.

After paying last respects to Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who was killed in Pahalgam terror attack, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "We condemn this and express our sympathies to the people who have suffered this shock. Our guests had come from outside to celebrate the holidays. Unfortunately, they have been sent back home in coffins... As I have heard, he (Adil) tried to stop the attack and perhaps even tried to snatch the gun, and that is when he was targeted. We have to take care of this family, we have to help them and I am here to assure them all that the government stands with them and we will do whatever we can for them."

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan took to X to express sadness and anger at the deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

"Words fail to express the sadness and anger at the treachery and inhumane act of violence that has occurred in Pahalgam. In times like these, one can only turn to God and say a prayer for the families that have suffered and express my deepest condolences. May we, as a nation, stand united, strong, and seek justice for this heinous act," he said in a post on X.

In response to the terror attack, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "We lost many innocent lives in the cowardly act in Pahalgam. We are deeply distressed. I express my condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. I want to repeat India's resolve against terrorism. We have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. I want to assure the countrymen that the government will take every necessary step. We will not only reach the perpetrators of this act but also the actors behind the scenes. The accused will soon see a loud and clear response, I want to assure the country."

Devajit Saikia, BCCI Secretary, said, “The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with the strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls.  In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has canceled his scheduled visit to Kanpur on April 24 following the Pahalgam terror attack. PM Modi was slated to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects valued at over Rs 20,000 crore during the visit.

In the wake of the deadly, several organisations including the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) have called for a complete shutdown in Jammu on Wednesday. The bandh call was also given by the Transporters' Association, Jammu Bar Association and the Congress party.

Australian Prime Minister said in an X post that he has spoken to his "friend" PM Modi and offered condolences on behalf of Australia following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He noted that Australia and India are great friends and "we stand with India at this difficult time". 

He added that the horrific loss of life of innocent civilians is an act of "senseless violence" which has shocked the world. He said that those responsible must be held to account. 

President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu said that he is "deeply saddened" and "shocked" by the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed at least 27 people. Many people are injured. 

Muizzu said that the Government of Maldives remains steadfast in its commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. "Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time," he added. 

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said this morning that he is "shocked" by the attack in Pahalgam. She shared deep condolences for the victims and issued sincere sympathies to the injured and the bereaved families. He said that China opposes terrorism of all forms. Many analysts believe that the militants who opened fire at the tourists were linked to a Pakistan-based organisation. And Bejng being an ally of Islamabad, its reaction becomes important. 

Now, Beijing's foreign ministry has offered "sincere sympathies". Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that China mourns the victims and extends its "sincere sympathies" to the families of the victims and the injured. He added that China "strongly condemns this attack". 

Indian security officials have said that Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Army's Western Commander, visited forward areas of Kathua to review the operational preparedness of the forces in the border district of Jammu and Kashmir. Latest updates have revealed that Lt Gen Katiyar’s visit to the forward areas and hinterland in Kathua comes against the backdrop of continued operations following several encounters with terrorists in March and April this year. 

PM Modi cut short a state visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to India on Wednesday morning. He immediately conducted a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and some other officials, but reports have emerged that his plane deliberately avoided Pakistan air space after the terror attack in Pahalgam. 

Officials have released sketches of three terrorists allegedly involved in the attack. 

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More than 50 persons from Goa who were on a vacation to Jammu and Kashmir were stranded at hotels in Srinagar after the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam and efforts were on to bring them back, officials said on Wednesday.