India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists kills 26

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/24/2025

Summary

Days after a tragic attack left 26 people dead at a tourist spot in Kashmir, India announced measures to weaken its relationship with Pakistan, including expelling its envoy and not reciprocating Pakistan's move to remove Kashmir's special status. Pakistan responded by cutting off its main train service to India and blocking Indian films, signaling its intention to continue diplomatic pressure amid the fallout from the attack.