Prime Minister Modi addressed the Pahalgam terror attack with his strongest rhetoric yet at a Bihar rally, promising punishment "beyond imagination" for perpetrators and vowing to "identify, track and pursue terrorists to the ends of the earth." India took unprecedented diplomatic measures, revoking all Pakistani visas and ordering nationals to leave within 72 hours. Pakistan retaliated by suspending the Simla Agreement and closing its airspace to Indian aircraft.
At an all-party meeting chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the government admitted to security lapses, noting tourists accessed Baisaran meadow without proper police permission. Opposition parties, including Congress led by Rahul Gandhi, pledged full support for any government action.
Military preparations heightened with the Indian Navy conducting missile tests and Air Force executing "Aakraman" exercises with Rafale and Su-30 aircraft, suggesting possible future strikes on terrorist infrastructure.