New Delhi:
Indigo And Indian water After the closure of Pakistan’s airspace in Indian Airlines, the passengers of service disruptions have been warned. In messages on X, both of them stated that some international flight schedules may be affected by changing flight routes to “an alternative extended route”.
Air India said some flights may be affected to the United States, Europe and Middle East
Both airlines said that they regretted the inconvenience and urged passengers to re -examine the flight time and schedule before leaving for the airport.
An hour ago Pakistan shut down its airspace to all Indian -based or -operated airlines,
#6ETRAVELADVISORY: Some international flight programs may be affected in view of the ongoing situation and Pakistan Air Space Closure. We are working to reduce discomfort. Check your flight position https://t.co/ll3k8pwtrv And rebbooking options https://t.co/51Q3Oe0lp pic.twitter.com/mdnvobo0on
– IndiGo (@indigigo6e) 24 April, 2025
It was after a group of diplomatic measures by India, including India Suspension of Visa and Indus Water TreatyPahalgam as the first set of ventilative measures for terrorist attack.
Important Update:
Due to the ban of Pakistan airspace for all Indian airlines, it is expected that some Air India will carry North America, Britain, Europe and the Middle East or an alternative extended route. Air India regretted inconvenience …
– Indian Air (@Airindia) 24 April, 2025
On the suspension of the treaty – under which Pakistan receives an estimated 80 percent of its river water supply – Islamabad said Any attempt to “USurp” its rights will be seen as an “Act of war”,
Twenty -six people, including civilians and tourists, were killed in an attack on Tuesday afternoon in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack was the worst on citizens over the years.
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And this was the worst terrorist strike in India since February 2019, when 40 CRPF, or Central Reserve Police Force, personnel were killed in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a strong message on Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi – who was in Saudi Arabia at that time, but went back the next day – put the terrorists and their handlers on notice, warning them that his administration would “identify and punish all those who hatched a conspiracy against India.
Read | “I am telling the world …”: For warning on terror, PM’s English switch
The warning was fierce, but it was a switch to give the message from Hindi to English – in Madhubani, Bihar – that raised eyebrows. The switch has been seen as India that the world will result in a consequences of an attack condemned by the global community.
Even after flying back from Riyadh in the early hours of Wednesday, the eyebrows raised the side-stepping of the Prime Minister’s aircraft. Routing was again seen as a clear indication, India’s security agencies were aware of the danger from Pakistan and the flight path was replaced for the security of the PM.
Read | PM, flying back from Saudi after the Pahalgam attack, leaves the airspace
Indian security agencies say they have evidence to prove that the Pak was behind the attack.
Earlier today’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had informed the diplomats of America, Europe, Qatar, Japan, Russia and China – all of whom condemned the attack on that material.
Pakistan’s participation was also told by Major General Yash More (Retd.) A defense expert, who told NDTV that the attack required military level training and the ISI’s identity was bored.
Exclusive | Pahgam attack explained by defense expert serving in Kashmir
A proxy resistance front of Pak-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tabiba has claimed responsibility for the attack. Officials have issued Sketches of some gunmen And a manhint is on.
So far, 48 hours after the attack, they continue to hold.
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