Pakistan blocks its air and land borders with India after the Pahalgam incident.
The Pakistani government canceled visas for most Indians and closed its airspace to Indian carriers. India’s Narendra Modi vowed to ‘punish every terrorist’ in his first speech since the attack by gunmen in Kashmir.
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PM Modi said India will ‘identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backer’ switching to English during speech otherwise delivered in Hindi
Pakistan announced the suspension of trade, closed airspace and canceled visas for Indians except Sikh pilgrims
The move came after India announced measures to downgrade ties with Pakistan, alleging support for ‘cross-border terrorism’
A top hospital in the city of Mumbai announced free treatment for people who had either lost their family members or were injured by gunmen in Pahalgam.
Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital and Research Center announced that it established a dedicated hotline for victims of the violence as well.
At least 26 people, mostly tourists visiting the Indian-administered territory of Kashmir, were killed by gunmen on April 22.
Indian officials have labeled it as an act of terrorism, with authorities announcing a series of measures against Pakistan on Wednesday.
