Pakistan, May 2 -- India has blocked the social media accounts of several prominent Pakistani cricketers, including national team captain Muhammad Rizwan, star batter Babar Azam, and fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. The action comes in the wake of the recent militant attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which has further heightened tensions between the two countries. Alongside the cricketers, Instagram accounts of Olympian Arshad Nadeem and actors Hania Aamir and Ali Fazal have also been restricted in India.

Users in India attempting to access these Instagram profiles now see a message stating, "Account not available in India," due to a legal compliance request. This move follows India's earlier action of blocking 16 Pakistani You...