Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply in early May following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed at least 28 Indian tourists. The attack, claimed by the Pakistan-based The Resistance Front (TRF), sparked outrage across India and led to a diplomatic fallout, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, visa cancellations and reduced diplomatic presence on both sides. Between late April and early May, both countries engaged in intense cross-border clashes along the Line of Control (LoC), involving missile and drone strikes with dozens of casualties.
A US-brokered ceasefire took effect on 10 May. While tensions remained high, the ceasefire has largely been held as both sides entered negotiations.
What to Expect:
Renewed cross-border clashes along the India–Pakistan border, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, Azad Kashmir and Punjab, could lead to further travel restrictions, evacuations and communication blackouts. Travellers faced tightened security, including strict identity checks and extended processing times at borders.