The Ministry of Home Affairs said the directive followed a high-level video conference chaired by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, instructing state governments to enforce the move.

India has taken strong steps against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 after Tuesday’s bloodshed in Pahalgam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also vowed strong action. Meanwhile,

India's army chief will review security arrangements on Friday and visit the site of a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir earlier this week, an incident that has led to a fresh crisis with long-time rival and neighbour Pakistan.