New Delhi, July 28 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that Pakistan crossed "red lines" with the Pahalgam terror attack and affirmed it was important to send a "clear and strong message" to the neighbouring country, known for supporting cross-border terrorism.

Addressing the Lok Sabha on Monday, the Foreign Minister highlighted the multiple decisions taken by India at the diplomatic level, following the attack that killed 26 tourists.

"It was important to send a clear, strong and resolute message after the Pahalgam attack. Our red lines had been crossed, and we had to make it very apparent that there would be serious consequences as a result," Jaishankar said.

"The first step, which was taken, was that a meeting of the ...