The situation between India and Pakistan has suddenly escalated, with both sides engaging in a tough standoff
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The “powder keg” of the India-Pakistan conflict has been reignited. On April 22nd, a particularly serious attack targeting civilians occurred in the town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, resulting in at least 26 deaths and multiple injuries. This incident promptly triggered intense confrontations between India and Pakistan, leading to a sharp escalation of tensions between the two countries. After the attack, India quickly pointed the finger at Pakistan. Although no evidence was released, India announced a series of retaliatory measures on the 23rd. India decided to suspend the implementation of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, cutting off water supply to Pakistan. This move has not occurred during any previous India-Pakistan wars. India also closed the only land border between the two countries, cutting off all transportation. India also canceled the special visa policy and prohibited Pakistani personnel from entering the country. Indian citizens who had been in Pakistan were required to leave within 48 hours. India declared that the military attaché of the Pakistani embassy in India was an “unwelcome person” and ordered him to leave within one week. At the same time, all military attachés of the Pakistani embassy in India were withdrawn, reducing the number of embassy staff from 55 to 30. On the 24th, India further announced that it would revoke the valid visas of all Pakistani citizens as of July 27th and suspend visa services.
