India expels all Pakistanis after deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir

India faced a significant security challenge following a brutal terror attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which left 26 people dead. This incident was condemned by the Congress Working Committee, who attributed the violence to orchestrations by Pakistan, specifically citing the targeting of Hindu tourists as a deliberate attempt to stir communal tensions across the nation. The attack has raised urgent questions regarding the intelligence and security measures in place, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the lapses that allowed such a tragedy to occur. Amid mounting tensions, the Indian government swiftly acted by revoking the visas of all Pakistanis in the country as part of retaliatory measures. The revocation includes those who are in India for reasons such as medical treatment, giving them until April 27 to leave the country. The Indian Foreign Ministry further issued an advisory recommending that Indian nationals avoid traveling to Pakistan and return home if they are currently in that country. The measures underscore a significant escalation in hostilities between India and Pakistan following the attack. The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, convened to determine the government's response to the attack. Decisions made during this meeting included the expulsion of a number of Pakistani diplomats and the closure of the Wagah-Attari border, alongside a halt to the decades-old Indus Water Treaty, which governs the sharing of water resources from the Indus River system between the two nations. These decisions mark a distinct and aggressive shift in diplomatic relations, reflecting the serious nature of the threat posed to Indian security by cross-border terrorism. As the situation develops, concerns rise regarding the impending Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, attracting hundreds of thousands annually. The Congress Working Committee has urged for immediate, robust security arrangements to ensure both pilgrims and locals are safe, emphasizing the need for national unity in the face of provocation. There remains a call for political parties to refrain from using national tragedies for political gain, highlighting the importance of solidarity in difficult times. The CWC underscored that justice must be served for the victims and their families, indicating a measured yet determined approach to combatting terrorism and securing national integrity moving forward.