In reaction to a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 people—25 Indians and one Nepalese tourist, India has declared a number of important diplomatic and strategic steps against Pakistan.

According to Firstpost, the Indian government has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which was a long-standing water-sharing arrangement between the two countries.This suspension will remain in effect until Pakistan takes credible and irreversible steps to end its support for cross-border terrorism.

Additionally, India has closed the Attari-Wagah border crossing, a key land route between the two countries, with immediate effect.  The government has also revoked all visas issued to Pakistani nationals under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES), requiring those currently in India under this scheme to leave within 48 hours.

Further actions include the deportation of Pakistan's military, naval, and air advisors stationed in New Delhi, who have been deemed persona non grata and given one week to leave. India would also withdraw its own defense, navy, and air advisors, as well as five support personnel, from the High Commission in Islamabad, Firstpost reported.

These actions reflect a decisive shift in India’s approach to cross-border terrorism and signify a substantial escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations.