Diplomatic Tensions between India and Pakistan
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has declared an official from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi as persona non grata for actions deemed inappropriate with his official status in India.
- The specific details regarding the name or designation of the official have not been disclosed.
- The official has been instructed to leave India within 24 hours.
- A demarche was issued to the Chargé d’Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission to communicate this decision.
Recent Incidents Leading to Tensions
- The decision comes in the aftermath of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
- India's counter-operation, Operation Sindoor, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
- Pakistan responded with artillery fire across the Line of Control (LoC) and drone and missile strikes aimed at Indian targets.
- These attacks were thwarted by India's air defense systems.
Military Responses
- The Indian Air Force conducted strikes on several Pakistani air bases, rendering some inoperable.
- Both nations reached an understanding to cease firing on the following Sunday.
India's Stance: Prime Minister emphasized that Operation Sindoor represents India's 'new normal' in combating terrorism. Terrorist activities and the governments supporting them will be treated as one entity.