Wagah Attari Border: India and Pakistan are experiencing heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan is apprehensive that India might retaliate at any moment for the loss of 26 of its citizens. Consequently, Pakistani leaders have been issuing threats regarding their nuclear capabilities.
Security personnel have been deployed in Kashmir in response to the recent Pahalgam attack, where unarmed tourists were targeted. The attack occurred on April 23, and the National Investigation Agency is currently conducting an investigation.
In a significant diplomatic move, India has prohibited the use of its airspace for Pakistani airlines following the Pahalgam incident. Reports indicate that Hashim Musa, the mastermind behind the attack, along with his associates, remains at large in Kashmir, with the Indian Army actively searching for them.
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition that sought a judicial inquiry into the Pahalgam attack. The court criticized the petitioner, questioning whether they intended to undermine the morale of the armed forces, stating that this was not an appropriate time for such legal actions.
In a gesture to assist Pakistani citizens residing in India, the Central Government has permitted their return through the Wagah-Attari border until further notice. Initially, this border was expected to close on April 30, but it will now remain open pending new directives.
India’s airspace will be closed to Pakistan until May 23, as part of its retaliatory measures. A Notice to Airmen has been issued, restricting Pakistani airlines from utilizing Indian airspace. This decision follows Pakistan’s recent ban on Indian aviation companies.
The ban will also apply to military aircraft from Pakistan. This restriction is set to take effect at noon on Thursday and will last until May 23. The Indian government’s latest actions are in response to the Pahalgam attack, although there are currently no direct flights between India and Pakistan. Pakistani airlines typically traverse Indian airspace for flights to destinations in Singapore, Malaysia, and other East Asian locations.
According to security sources, Hashim Musa, the primary suspect in the Pahalgam attack, is reportedly attempting to facilitate the escape of his handlers from Kashmir. He may rely on local operatives to assist him. It is believed that he and his associates are hiding within a 25-30 km radius of Pahalgam, divided into two groups, while security forces continue their search for the perpetrators.
