8 Key Measures have been taken by Indian Govt. after the Pahalgam Incidents; Check Here

Recently, in Pahalgam, due to the heartwarming incident, a haven of peace was shaken by unsettling incidents, leaving many wondering about the aftermath. In response to these events, India has taken decisive steps to address the situation and reinforce the safety and security of this cherished region. Let's explore the measures implemented following the Pahalgam incidents, examining the efforts to ensure such events are not repeated and to restore a sense of tranquillity.

In the wake of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, chaired a meeting of the CCS at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. pic.twitter.com/bZj5gggp5l

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 23, 2025

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Now, let’s see what major decisions were made:

As per NewsOnAir, several changes are seen, which are given below:

1. Indus Water Treaty, 1960: After the Pahalgam incident, India decided to pause the Indus Water Treaty of 1960. This treaty showed India and Pakistan good relations, but now India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty.

2. Wagah-Attari Border: India shut down the border gate entry from the Wagah-Attari border due to disputes between India and Pakistan.

3. Cancellation of Travel Visas for Pakistan: As per NewsOnAir, the Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, said that no Pakistani national will be allowed to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas.

4. Cancellation of existing visas: Any previously issued SAARC visas for Pakistani citizens have been revoked, and now they will no longer be allowed to stay in India, and they have been given 48 hours to leave India.

5. Expelling Pakistani Defence Officials: India declared to expel all Pakistani defence officials, including defence/military, naval and air advisors at Pakistan High Commissions in New Delhi, to depart within a week.

6. Bringing back Indian Defence officials: India has also called back its Indian defence officials from Islamabad.

7. Reducing Diplomatic Staff: India has now decided to reduce the number of diplomatic staff for the service advisors in both India and Pakistan.

8. Block of X’s account of the Government of Pakistan: As per the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has also blocked the official Twitter account of the Government of Pakistan from the Indian server.

India will identify, track and punish every terrorist, their handlers and their backers.

We will pursue them to the ends of the earth.

India’s spirit will never be broken by terrorism. pic.twitter.com/sV3zk8gM94

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 24, 2025

Conclusion

In conclusion, the incidents in Pahalgam triggered a significant and multifaceted response from India, extending beyond immediate security concerns to encompass diplomatic and strategic recalibrations with Pakistan. The decisions to pause the Indus Water Treaty, close the Wagah-Attari border, cancel and revoke travel visas for Pakistani nationals, expel and recall defence officials, reduce diplomatic staff, and block the Pakistani government's X account represent a substantial shift in bilateral relations. These measures, as reported by NewsOnAir, underscore India's firm stance in the aftermath of the distressing events and signal a determined effort to assert its national interests and security in the region. The long-term implications of these decisions on the delicate relationship between the two nations remain to be seen