Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Farooq Abdullah visited the area and emphasized that tourists were not intimidated, stating, “Kashmir was and will always be a part of India.”
He stressed the desire of the people for an end to terrorism and a focus on progress.
He dismissed statements made by former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, arguing that focusing on such remarks hinders progress.
He also advocated for the review of the Indus Water Treaty, highlighting the region’s water deprivation.
He visited the family of a local man killed during the terror attack, offering condolences and support.
India’s Response to the Pahalgam Attack:
India has imposed an immediate ban on all direct and indirect imports and exports from Pakistan, effectively halting bilateral trade.
This action, detailed in a Ministry of Commerce and Industry notification, is a direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Additional diplomatic measures include:
Closing the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari.
Suspending the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals, with a 40-hour return deadline.
Reducing the number of officers in the High Commissions of both countries.
Halting the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960.
