Mon Apr 28 01:29:53 UTC 2025: ## India Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Receives International Support

**New Delhi, April 28, 2025** – India has reiterated its “zero tolerance” policy towards terrorism following a devastating terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which killed 26 civilians. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his British counterpart, David Lammy, emphasizing India’s commitment to punishing those responsible for the cross-border attack. Mr. Lammy also spoke with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, urging de-escalation.

India has implemented a series of punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari border crossing, and downgrading diplomatic ties, citing cross-border links to the attack. Pakistan responded by closing its airspace to Indian airlines, suspending trade, and rejecting India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that halting water flow would be considered an act of war.

The attack has drawn widespread international condemnation. Numerous world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, contacted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express their condolences and support. Prime Minister Modi, in his “Mann ki Baat” address, assured the victims’ families of justice and vowed the harshest possible response against the perpetrators. Opposition parties in India are reportedly considering calling for a special session of Parliament to address the issue. Meanwhile, Pakistan insists on its commitment to regional peace and stability while defending its national interests. The situation remains tense as India and Pakistan continue to trade accusations.

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