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Pahalgam terrorist attack: US Vice President JD Vance has advised India to exercise restraint in the stressful atmosphere arising after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. 26 innocent citizens were killed in this attack, most of whom were tourists. In this background, Vance has suggested that India should be careful while reacting to the event that no regional conflict arises. Interestingly, J.D. at the time of the attack Vance himself was on a tour of India with his family, so this incident personally shook him. Vance immediately condemned the attack and expressed support for India’s action against the terrorists.
Hope of cooperation from Pakistan
In an interview to American news channel Fox News, Vance said, “We hope that India will restrain its actions and will respond to this attack in a way that does not risk war. We understand that this incident is very serious and we understand India’s natural resentment.” Vance also expressed his opinion on the role of Pakistan, saying, “We hope that Pakistan will cooperate with India, especially against the terrorists who are active within their boundaries.”
India’s tough stance
After the Pahalgam attack, India has started taking tough and decisive steps against Pakistan. These include partial suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, cancellation of visas for Pakistani citizens and a decrease in the number of Pakistani High Commissioners. India has accused these terrorist activities of carrying out with the help of groups in Pakistan and called for the participation of the international community in it.
America’s foreign policy is active
Prior to Vance’s statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Indian Foreign Minister S.K. Jayashankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had called. During this, Rubio gave clear instructions to Pakistan to cooperate in the investigation and try to reduce stress. Western countries led by the United States have condemned the attack and the United Nations has also called for not supporting terrorism.
India’s obvious message: ‘Abstinence, but power’
Although the Government of India welcomed the Vance’s response, Delhi sources clarified that the policy of restraint is not weak. India has a role. We are ready to eradicate terrorism, and whatever will be appropriate for this, but any decision will be taken by giving priority to peaceful methods.
Importance of restraint and international cooperation in sensitive times
It is very difficult to maintain patience in emotional and political stress arising after inhuman attacks like Pahalgam. However, the understanding that India has shown so far is getting support from global powers like the United States. J.D. Vance’s statement is not just advice, but a sense of collective responsibility to maintain regional stability. In the future, the future of the entire subcontinent will depend on how actively Pakistan cooperates against terrorists, and how India leads the international forums on the issue.
