Delhi unveils hard evidence linking Pakistan to Kashmir terror attack

India has launched a high-level diplomatic campaign to expose Pakistan’s alleged involvement in the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives.

In a series of coordinated briefings and calls, New Delhi has presented what it calls “technical intelligence” and “credible inputs” tracing the attack to Pakistani soil — a message that has featured prominently in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent engagements with world leaders.

According to sources the evidence includes intercepted electronic signatures and eyewitness accounts, linking the attackers to The Resistance Front, a proxy group with known Pakistani affiliations. The trail leads to at least two locations within Pakistan, according to intelligence reports shared with foreign governments.

Over the past 48 hours, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and senior officials in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) have met more than 30 ambassadors in Delhi.

The government has simultaneously rolled out diplomatic reprisals aimed at isolating Pakistan on the international stage.

Foreign leaders and diplomats have been told that some of the terrorists involved had previously infiltrated Indian territory, with prior links to cross-border attacks. These assertions are based on a mix of technical and human intelligence corroborated by eyewitnesses, according to sources familiar with the briefings.

"The cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack are undeniable," Misri is said to have told foreign envoys, as India justified its diplomatic countermeasures.

Modi leads global outreach amid crisis

In a personal diplomatic push, PM Modi has received calls from 13 world leaders expressing solidarity, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. Starmer conveyed his horror over the attack and expressed condolences on behalf of the UK. Schoof, echoing similar sentiments, condemned the “cowardly act” and reiterated support for India’s counter-terrorism efforts.

Leaders from France, Israel, Italy, Japan, Egypt, Jordan, Mauritius, Nepal, Australia, and the United States have also reached out. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has engaged his counterparts in France and Saudi Arabia and held discussions with several foreign ambassadors in Delhi.

India has also delivered a second clear message to the international community: the country remains safe for tourists. While nations such as the US and UK have updated travel advisories, New Delhi is urging governments not to overreact or issue broad warnings.

What’s next

India's current diplomatic strategy hinges on building global consensus against Pakistan’s alleged role in cross-border terrorism. With mounting support and sympathy from key allies, the focus now shifts to multilateral forums where New Delhi could push for stronger action, sanctions, or listings.

India is also expected to intensify efforts at the United Nations and other global platforms to reinforce its case and press for accountability.