In a decisive move following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including a foreign national, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), India’s highest authority on national security, has rolled out a robust 5-point action plan targeting Pakistan.

The attack, which has been traced to militant groups operating from Pakistan, has prompted India to adopt measures aimed at Pakistan’s infrastructure, diplomatic presence, and cross-border movement. The key actions are as follows:

3. Cancellation of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistan Nationals

The CCS meeting, which included Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, focused on reviewing the ongoing security situation and formulating India’s response to the attack. Meanwhile, the Indian Army and police have launched extensive operations to apprehend the perpetrators, with preliminary reports suggesting that the attack involved a group of seven terrorists, including Pakistani nationals, who opened fire on tourists. Home Minister Amit Shah visited Pahalgam and the hospital treating the injured. This terror attack, one of the deadliest in the region in nearly two decades, has shaken the nation and triggered a strong response from the Indian government. As the investigation continues, India has vowed to hold those responsible, and their sponsors, accountable for this horrific act of terrorism.