New Delhi – the next day 26 people were killed Many others were injured in alleged militants attacks in Indian-controlled Kashmir, and India announced it would put a key river sharing agreement on hold.
The Indian Water Treaty “will be held immediately and temporarily until Pakistan reliably and irrevocably cover up its support for cross-border terrorism.” The suspension of the 1960 World Bank brokerage treaty would mean that India would block water supply to the Indus and its tributaries – Gillem, Schnab, Ravi, Bis and Satrui – to Pakistan, affecting millions of people in the country
These decisions were made by the Indian Cabinet Security Council, with the country’s highest defense decisions led by the Prime Minister.
According to Indian authorities in the region, 26 people were killed in the picturesque Pahargam area of India-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, 25 of whom were tourists – 17 more were injured when suspected militants opened fire at them. Most of the victims are Hindus.
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The frenzied attack was the worst in Kashmir’s history, dotted with meadows and surrounded by glaciers in one of its most popular tourist attractions, shocked India and condemned by leaders around the world.
The day after the attack, Indian security forces were spread throughout Kashmir, and police, army and paramilitary forces continued to pursue the perpetrators. Many businesses were closed on Wednesday in protest of the brutal attacks on civilians, and telephone calls from Kashmir religious groups and political parties were heard.
A little-known radical group called the “Resistance Front” claims to be responsible for social media attacks. CBS News cannot independently verify the claim. Indian media reported that the organization was supported by Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Toiba (Let).
Pakistani nationals demand to leave and cancel visa
In addition to the moratorium on the Water Treaty, India has ordered all Pakistani nationals currently leaving within 48 hours and given military advisers to the Pakistan High Commissioner of New Delhi for a week to withdraw from India. India said it will also recall Islamabad’s own military adviser.
“These positions are considered abolished in their respective high committees,” a statement from an Indian Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said the two high committees would be reduced from the current 55 to 30.
India has also decided to close the comprehensive inspection post office for key road links between the two countries.
“Those with valid accreditation can return by May 1, 2025,” the ministry said in a statement.
Kashmir conflict
Kashmir is claimed by India and Pakistan, but each country has been in control of part of its own mountainous areas for decades.
Since the beginning of the armed anti-Indian insurgency in 1989, the scenic Himalayas have been frequently attacked by radical violence. The clash of elimination claims to have claimed tens of thousands of lives in more than three decades.
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Tuesday’s attack at popular tourist beauty venues was accused of Tuesday’s challenge in the Kashmir region. this The final major attack It happened in June 2024, when nine people were killed and 33 injured, militants attacked a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims.
In 2017, militants attacked a bus, bringing them back from the famous Amanat Cave Temple in southern Kashmir, and were killed in a similar attack in the area, with 19 pilgrims injured in similar attacks in the area.
Broad condemnation
U.S. President Donald Trump promised support for India after the fatal attack.
“The deeply disturbing news in Kashmir,” Trump wrote on social media. “The United States is with India against terrorism.”
The attack was made by Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha and their children To a large extent, it is personal visit Go to India. Vance met with Indian leader, Prime Minister earlier this week Narendra Modi. Usha Vance is a practice Hindus whose parents are from India.
“I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Pahargam, Jamu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost loved ones. I pray for the earliest healing of wounds.” “The people behind this outrageous act will be brought to justice… They will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our determination to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will become stronger.”
Leaders from Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Iran, France, Italy and the UAE also expressed their condemnation.
