Scores of South Africans, along with members of the Indian expatriate community, have gathered to express their solidarity with India and pay tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack at a memorial service organised by the Consulate General of India here.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri condemned Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, indicating plans to impose severe costs. India announced diplomatic measures, including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and expelled Pakistani military attaches.