India hits back post-Pahalgam attack—treaty suspended, borders shut; Arshad Nadeem’s India entry in doubt; Assam professor survives by reciting Kalma.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (24 APRIL 2025)
INDIA SUSPENDS INDUS WATERS TREATY, SHUTS ATTARI BORDER AMID PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK FALLOUT
Fact: Cabinet Committee on Security on abeyance of Indus Water Treaty
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack killing 26, India suspends the Indus Waters Treaty and SAARC Visa Exemption for Pakistanis. The Attari-Wagah border is sealed, defence staff withdrawn, and High Commission personnel slashed. The move signals strong diplomatic retaliation against cross-border terrorism.
LEGAL PROVISIONS
- Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969): Provides guidelines for suspension or termination of treaties.
- Indus Waters Treaty, 1960: A bilateral water-sharing agreement brokered by the World Bank.
- SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES): Framework allowing dignitaries visa-free regional movement; revoked for Pakistan nationals.
- Persona Non Grata Principle (Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961): Used to expel military advisers.
Source: Ministry Of External Affairs
PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK JEOPARDIZES ARSHAD NADEEM’S PARTICIPATION IN NEERAJ CHOPRA CLASSIC
Fact: Neeraj Chopra Classic Participation Uncertainty Post Pahalgam Terror Incident
Following the Pahalgam terror attack killing 26 people, the participation of Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem in the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru now hangs in uncertainty. Though personally invited by Neeraj Chopra, the Indian government’s stance post-attack could heavily influence any official decision regarding Arshad’s entry into India.
LEGAL PROVISIONS
- Entry of foreign nationals governed by Indian Visa and Foreigners Act
- SAARC-related participations subject to Ministry of External Affairs approval
- Security-based bans enforced through CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security) decisions
- Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports clearance required for international athlete participation in India
Source: Olympic.com
ASSAM PROFESSOR ESCAPES PAHALGAM TERROR BY RECITING KALMA
Fact: Pahalgam Terror Attack Survival Incident
Assam University professor Debasish Bhattacharya narrowly survived a terror attack in Pahalgam by reciting the Islamic ‘Kalma’. Disguising himself among local Muslims, he escaped fatal targeting. The Assam government, in coordination with central authorities, is ensuring the family’s safe return after the horrifying ordeal in Jammu and Kashmir.
LEGAL PROVISIONS
- Right to Life: Article 21 of the Indian Constitution
- Anti-Terror Laws: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967
- Victim Protection: National Human Rights Commission guidelines
- Emergency Evacuation: Disaster Management Act, 2005
- State-Centre Coordination: MHA Protocols on Citizen Safety in Disturbed Areas
Source: PTI.
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