Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, India strongly condemned Pakistan at the United Nations, citing an “open confession” by Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif, who admitted his country’s role in supporting and funding terrorist groups over decades. Indian Ambassador Yojna Patel labeled Pakistan a “rogue state” and criticized it for misusing the UN platform to spread propaganda against India. Patel’s comments came during the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network (VOTAN), aimed at empowering survivors. India received broad international support post-attack and stressed the global community’s zero tolerance for terrorism. Patel reiterated that terrorism is criminal and unjustifiable in all forms. As a response to the Pahalgam attack and Pakistan’s alleged involvement, India downgraded diplomatic ties, suspended the Indus Water Treaty, and revoked Pakistani visas. In turn, Pakistan suspended bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement, escalating tensions between the two nations.
