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Modi Government Announces Tough Diplomatic and Security Measures Against Pakistan
In a series of unprecedented moves following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the Modi government has announced a firm and uncompromising response aimed squarely at Pakistan. The sweeping measures, seen as some of the harshest diplomatic and security actions in recent years, signal a complete breakdown in bilateral ties and an aggressive shift in India’s counter-terror policy.
Borders Sealed, Pakistanis Ordered to Leave
The government has ordered the complete and permanent sealing of the International Border with Pakistan, including the crucial trade and transit point at the Atari-Wagah crossing. Effective immediately, all Pakistani nationals currently in India have been given 48 hours to leave the country. This includes tourists, students, and businesspersons, many of whom are now scrambling to make exit arrangements amid growing tensions.
Indus Water Treaty Suspended
In a landmark decision, India has declared the Indus Water Treaty “held in abeyance with immediate effect.” The 1960 treaty, brokered by the World Bank, has long governed the sharing of the Indus River and its tributaries between the two countries. Suspending it marks a significant escalation, with India signaling its intent to reassert control over river flows originating within its borders.
Diplomatic Staff Expelled, Defence Advisors Withdrawn
Further severing diplomatic ties, the Indian government has decided to expel all officials of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. Simultaneously, India will withdraw its own Naval, Defence, and Air Advisors stationed at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, signaling a complete freeze in formal military-to-military engagement.
Military Gets Free Hand
Perhaps the most consequential move is the granting of a “free hand” to the Indian armed forces to respond to any threat or provocation. This decision empowers field commanders with operational autonomy, and sources suggest increased troop mobilization and heightened alertness along the Line of Control and international border regions.
These tough actions come amidst growing public and political pressure for accountability and justice following the Pahalgam massacre. While the government has not directly named Pakistan as responsible for the attack, the nature of the response leaves little doubt about whom New Delhi holds accountable.
As the situation evolves, diplomatic observers are warning of a new phase in Indo-Pak relations—one marked by zero tolerance, heightened hostilities, and the potential for prolonged regional instability.
