India has announced measures targeting Pakistan, a day after 26 people were killed in a gun attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Gatekeepers News reports that the measures include closing the main border crossing, suspending a water-sharing treaty, and expelling diplomats.
India has also canceled some Pakistani visas and demanded that Pakistan renounce “support for cross-border terrorism,” which Islamabad denies.
The attack, which targeted tourists gathered at a Himalayan beauty spot in Pahalgam, was one of the deadliest incidents in the region in recent years. Indian security agencies believe a group called the Kashmir Resistance was behind the attack. A manhunt for the gunmen is ongoing.
Pakistan’s government has expressed condolences and concern over the loss of life. However, India has long accused Pakistan of supporting armed groups in the region, which Pakistan strongly denies. The incident risks reigniting tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.
“We will not only reach those who have perpetrated this incident but also those who, sitting behind the scenes, have conspired to commit such acts on the soil of India,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
