Security tightened in Kashmir following militant attack

Indian Hindus are performing religious rituals near Ganta Ghar (clock tower) in Srinagar, praying for peace and unity. Tensions between India and Pakistan are intensifying following a militant attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, that left 26 dead and is reportedly linked to Pakistan. In retaliation, India is enacting strong measures including banning Pakistani ships, suspending the Indus Water Treaty, halting all imports, and cancelling visas for Pakistani nationals. With hostility mounting, the threat of a limited conflict is looming, drawing attention to how neighbouring countries like China, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan might respond.