Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan after Kashmir attack

India announced a barrage of diplomatic measures downgrading ties with Pakistan and accused its neighbour of supporting cross-border terrorism after 26 people were killed in a militant attack in Kashmir on Tuesday. The measures included closing a key land border with Pakistan, cancelling a water-sharing treaty and barring Pakistan’s citizens from entering under a visa exemption scheme. Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines and rejected New Delhi’s suspension of a water-sharing treaty in retaliation India and Pakistan closer to conflict over Kashmir attack as tit-for-tat moves mount India closes land border with Pakistan after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack Kashmir attack sparks fear of fresh conflict between India and Pakistan