India Bans Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's X Account. This action follows his nuclear threat, further escalating tensions.
Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam: Tensions between India and Pakistan are rising following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22nd. Amidst this escalating tension, the Indian government has banned Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's 'X' (formerly Twitter) account. This step was taken following Asif's controversial statement suggesting Pakistan's potential use of nuclear weapons if threatened.
India's Swift Action
The Indian government banned Khawaja Asif's social media account following his statement to prevent such inflammatory remarks from jeopardizing national security. Asif, citing his military's high-alert status, warned that Pakistan was prepared to use nuclear weapons to protect its existence.
Government's Strong Stance After Pahalgam Attack
The Indian government has previously taken several b actions against Pakistan. Following the Pahalgam attack, action was also taken against several Pakistani YouTube channels whose content was inflammatory against the Indian Army and security agencies. These channels were spreading false and misleading information, posing a threat to the nation's peace and unity.
The channels banned by India include prominent Pakistani channels such as Dawn News, Samaa TV, Geo News, and Bol News. The aim of banning these channels was to curb the spread of hate content against India and its institutions.
Other Significant Steps Taken by the Indian Government
The Indian government has taken other significant steps following the terrorist attack. A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India has decided to temporarily halt the treaty.
