Canada leaders strongly condemn recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi: The latest terror assault in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 innocents, including tourists, has been sharply denounced by Canadian officials. Former Senate of Canada Speaker and Quebec senator Leo Housakos described the act as a “barbaric assault on faith and humanity” and demanded that justice be served quickly.

“The slaughter of Hindu visitors in India is a savage attack on religion and humanity, not only terrorism. The offenders must get prompt, unyielding justice. Housakos said on X (previously Twitter) that “the world must not remain silent.”
In addition to expressing his profound horror at the killings, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated Canada’s denunciation of terrorism. “I am horrified by the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, a senseless and shocking act of violence that has killed and injured innocent civilians and tourists,” said Carney. “This terrorist assault is severely condemned by Canada. We send the victims and their families our deepest sympathies.
A peaceful tourist attraction was transformed into a horrific scene on Tuesday when an incident took place in the picturesque Baisaran meadow region of Pahalgam in the Anantnag district. One citizen of Nepal and twenty-five Indians were among the dead. One of the most deadly strikes to hit Jammu and Kashmir since the Pulwama bombing in 2019 left many people seriously injured.
In order to evaluate the state of national security, the Indian government called an urgent meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which is presided over by the prime minister. The CCS emphasized that the attackers and their backers will face consequences and vehemently denounced the act. The administration pointed to Tahawwur Rana’s recent extradition as proof of India’s resolute counterterrorism efforts.
One of the most important choices made was to put the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty on hold until Pakistan permanently stops supporting cross-border terrorism. Return travel is permitted until May 1 for those with proper paperwork; however, the Integrated Check Post at Attari will shut immediately.
Pakistan’s involvement in the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme has also been halted. Any SVES holders who are currently in India have been given 48 hours to go, and any SVES visas granted to Pakistani citizens are considered revoked.
All Pakistani military advisers stationed at the High Commission in New Delhi have been designated Persona Non Grata by India, and they have one week to leave. Additionally, India plans to remove its own military personnel from Islamabad. By May 1, 2025, both embassies will have a reduced diplomatic force of 30 staff.