By ayush 
Balasore: The last rites of Prashant Satpathy, the young man from Odisha’s Balasore district, who was killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir on Tuesday, are underway at his native village Ishani in Remuna area of the district.
The funeral procession began a little ago today in which Odisha Chie Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and other biggies, family members, friends, locals and others joined. Thousands of people walked in the last journey (funeral procession) of Prashanta Satpathy who was among the 26 people who were killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam.
The last rites of the deceased are going on at his native place. A pal of gloom has descended in the area following the sad demise of Prshant.
Earlier today Odisha CM Mohan Majhi reached Ishani village and had the last darshan of the deceased. Besides, Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi and Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal also paid tribute last respect to the mortal remains of the deceased.
The CM has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the family of the deceased along with a government job for the wife of Prashant Satpathy. Also, Odisha Govt. will take care of the education cost of the couple’s minor son.
It is to be noted that the Indian government has taken several decisive steps following the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people. In response to the attack, India has downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan and announced five key measures:
Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: The 1960 treaty will be held in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism.
Closure of Attari Border: The Integrated Checkpost at Attari will be closed with immediate effect, allowing only those who crossed over with valid endorsements to return through that route before May 1, 2025.
Restrictions on Pakistani Nationals: Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme, and those currently in India have 48 hours to leave.
Expulsion of Pakistani Military Attaches: Defence, Military, Naval, and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi have been declared persona non grata and asked to leave the country within a week.
Withdrawal of Indian Defence Advisors: India will withdraw its Defence, Navy, and Air advisors from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, reducing the overall strength of the High Commissions to 30 by May 1, 2025.