After the latest Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, tensions between India and Pakistan are growing. India has indicated a likely cross-border strike and implicated terror organizations based in Pakistan for helping the terrorists. Strong indications conveyed by the Indian government indicate that it is ready to act against those accountable and would not allow more bloodshed. This underlines mounting political pressure and national security issues inside the nation. The circumstances have caused a hard diplomatic posture and more military readiness. This paper addresses the events around the Pahalgam incident, India’s reaction, and future directions.