India has informed the international community that credible intelligence, technical evidence, and eyewitness accounts have confirmed Pakistan’s direct link in the recent Pahalgam terror attack. In the past two days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) have talked to over 30 foreign ambassadors and have shared findings that link the attackers and the terror outfit, The Resistance Front, to have locations inside Pakistan. According to The Indian Express report, officials stated ‘’electronic signatures’’ have traced the origin of the operation. The intelligence inputs and identified terrorists’ previous records indicated towards cross-border infiltration.
India’s global outreach on Pahalgam attack
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the ‘’cross-border linkages’’ while announcing diplomatic measures taken against Islamabad. India has taken a series of retaliatory diplomatic decisions with the intent to isolate Pakistan on the global stage. India has also asserted that there is conclusive material evidence of it.
As per The Indian Express report, During the telephonic conversations with 13 leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Modi has underlined the seriousness of the attack. Starmer stated that he was ‘’horrified’’ by the incident and extended deep condolences from the British people, while Schoof has strongly condemned the ‘’cowardly act’’ and asserted solidarity with India. On the other hand, Modi in return, expressed gratitude for their support and emphasised India’s determination to fight terrorism globally.
On the brutal terror attack on April 22, other leaders from the United States, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Nepal, Australia, France, Egypt, Mauritius, Jordan and Japan have extended their condolences.
Along with putting efforts for diplomatic accountability, New Delhi has ensured foreign governments that India continues to be safe for visitors. Meanwhile, the US and UK have issued updated travel advisories, and Indian officials have appealed that there is no immediate reason for alarm related to tourist safety.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, meanwhile, has continued to be active in outreach initiatives. He is in talks with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Al Saud and is also meeting with ambassadors from Nepal, Argentina, Egypt, and Argentina for updating them regarding the situation.