India Urges U.S. Support to Bring Pahalgam Terror Attackers to Justice, Cites Pakistani Involvement Amid Escalating Tensions

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:49am on 01 May 2025,Thursday India Global

On May 1, 2025, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 dead, must be held accountable. India maintains the attack was carried out by terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals. Pakistan has denied involvement and requested a neutral investigation. The U.S. affirmed its support for India’s fight against terrorism while encouraging both nations to avoid further escalation. India has already suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and closed its airspace to Pakistani flights, with Pakistan retaliating similarly. (PC: Reuters)

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