India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate After Pahalgam Attack: Air Chief Meets PM Modi, Both Nations Announce Retaliatory Measures
Date: 04-may-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
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Heightened tensions gripped South Asia over the weekend following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, with India and Pakistan trading strong retaliatory moves. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, in New Delhi on Sunday to assess national security developments. The meeting came just a day after Pakistan test-fired its Abdali surface-to-surface ballistic missile, intensifying regional unease.
PM Modi Asserts Zero Tolerance on Terror
During discussions with visiting Angolan President João Lourenço, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism and praised Angola’s support in India’s global counter-terror efforts. President Droupadi Murmu also condemned the Pahalgam incident, calling for stronger international cooperation against terrorism.
Pakistan Fires Missile, Bans Indian Ships
On Saturday, Pakistan's military tested the Abdali missile, with a strike capability of 450 km. India criticized the move as “reckless provocation.” In a counter-response to India’s sanctions, Pakistan banned all Indian-flagged vessels from using its ports, citing “maritime sovereignty and economic security.” Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif defended his government’s actions, labeling them as “measured and necessary.”
India Imposes Ban on Pakistani Imports and Vessels
India announced a sweeping ban on all Pakistani imports and parcels, including a full prohibition on ships from the neighboring nation accessing Indian ports. Officials stated the decision was part of a broader response to Pakistan’s role in supporting terror operations linked to the Pahalgam attack.
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Ceasefire Violations and Border Tensions
Indian defense sources reported multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in regions including Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, and Rajauri. The Indian Army responded “promptly and proportionately,” according to official statements.
Border Security and Diplomatic Friction
In Rajasthan, Indian forces apprehended a Pakistani Ranger who had crossed the border. This comes amid a diplomatic standoff over the continued detention of Indian BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw by Pakistan. Despite India’s protests, Shaw has not been returned.
Other Developments and International Alert
- CRPF ex-constable Munir Ahmed, dismissed over national security concerns, claimed his marriage to a Pakistani woman was officially approved before his termination. He plans to legally challenge the dismissal.
- The J&K police conducted raids across several urban locations in an effort to dismantle local terror support systems.
- Authorities in Colombo, Sri Lanka, searched an inbound flight from Chennai after receiving intelligence about a suspect linked to the April 22 Pahalgam attack. No threat was found on board.
- Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, warned on RT that any threat to Indus River water flow would be seen as an act of war and pledged a “full-spectrum response.”
As the situation unfolds, global observers remain concerned about the potential for further military escalation. Diplomats from key nations are calling for de-escalation and dialogue to avoid a broader regional conflict.
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