Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will visit Srinagar on Friday to assess the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the recent deadly terror attack in Pahalgam.
“Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will leave for Srinagar and Udhampur shortly,” Defence officials stated. During his visit, the Chief of Army Staff will meet with top Army commanders stationed in the Kashmir Valley, along with senior officials from other security agencies.
The visit comes just days after terrorists launched a brutal attack on April 22 at the Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while injuring several others. The attack, targeting innocent tourists, has triggered a wave of national anger and condemnation.
General Dwivedi will review the current security posture, examine counter-terrorism strategies, and discuss Pakistan’s alleged attempts to breach the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC).
In response to the Pahalgam tragedy, the Indian government has launched a series of decisive diplomatic and strategic actions against Pakistan:
- Closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari with immediate effect
- Suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals, who have been given 40 hours to leave India
- Reduction in diplomatic staff: India has declared the Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi as Persona Non Grata, giving them one week to exit the country. A reciprocal withdrawal of Indian advisors from Islamabad will also take place.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed, “These posts in the respective High Commissions are deemed annulled. Five support staff of the Service Advisors will also be withdrawn from both High Commissions.”
Additionally, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a landmark water-sharing agreement signed in 1960, as part of its broader response to Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism.
The terror strike has united the country in grief and defiance, with citizens across India staging protests and demanding stern action. General Dwivedi’s visit is seen as a strong signal of the Army’s commitment to securing the region and ensuring such attacks are not repeated.
