Pahalgam Terror Attack

April 23, 2025 7:39 PM

Pulwama terror attack: PM chairs Cabinet Committee on Security meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday, shortly after returning to the national capital following a curtailed visit to Saudi Arabia. The meeting came in the wake of the deadly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a day earlier. The CCS meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath ...

April 23, 2025 4:57 PM

Navy Chief pays tribute to Lt Vinay Narwal, killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday paid solemn tribute to Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The wreath-laying ceremony took place at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where the officer's mortal remains arrived before being transported to his hometown in Karnal, Haryana. Lieutenant Narwal, a native of Haryana, had been posted in Kochi and was on leave when tragedy struck. He was visiti...

April 23, 2025 4:48 PM

Pahalgam terror attack: Sketches of suspected attackers released, NIA joins probe

Security agencies on Wednesday released sketches of three suspected terrorists believed to be involved in the deadly attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam a day earlier. The assailants—identified as Asif Fuji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha—are believed to be operatives of The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). According to officials, five to six terrorists wearing camouflage uniforms ambushed tourists at the scenic Baisaran meado...

April 23, 2025 3:09 PM

J-K govt announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for families of Pahalgam terror attack victims, Rs 2 lakh for injured

The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, and Rs 2 lakh for individuals who sustained serious injuries. "No amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of loved ones, but as a mark of support and solidarity, the J&K Government announces an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased, Rs 2 lakh for those seriously injured, and Rs 1 lakh for those with minor inju...

April 23, 2025 3:14 PM

HM Amit Shah visits Pahalgam terror attack site, pays tribute to victims

As the country grapples with the aftermath of the devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that left several tourists dead, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited the site of the attack, reaffirming the government’s resolve to bring the perpetrators to justice. Arriving by helicopter, Shah landed at the serene yet scarred Baisaran meadow, now marked by the violence that unfolded a day earlier. Security was significantly intensified in the area, with army personne...

April 23, 2025 11:54 AM

Global condemnation pours after Pahalgam terror attack, terming it vile, senseless act

Condolences poured in from across the globe following the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 16 dead and dozens injured. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday in the picturesque Baisaran Valley, saw terrorists emerge from surrounding forests and indiscriminately open fire on a group of tourists, leaving dozens injured in addition to the fatalities. Unequivocally condemning the barbaric attack on innocent tourists, Nepal said that it stands in steadfast solidarity with...

April 23, 2025 1:22 PM

HM Shah, J&K leaders pay tribute to Pahalgam terror attack victims in Srinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar on Wednesday to pay their respects to the tourists who lost their lives in the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam. The bodies of the deceased, who were killed in Tuesday's ambush, were brought to the PCR earlier in the day as part of official arrangements to ensure their dignified return to their native states. Following the tribute c...

April 23, 2025 10:20 AM

Kashmir observes complete shutdown in protest against Pahalgam terror attack

In response to the recent terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmir valley observed a complete shutdown on Wednesday. The move was a collective effort by political parties, traders' unions, and civil society to condemn the heinous act and express solidarity with the victims and their families. The Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Association (KTMA), one of the region’s most prominent business bodies, led the call for the shutdown. Bashir Ahmad Kongposh, General Se...

April 23, 2025 11:17 AM

World leaders condemn Pahalgam terror attack, express solidarity with India

In the wake of the brutal terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, a wave of strong international condemnation and support for India poured in from leaders across the world. US President Donald Trump, in a message on his platform Truth Social, described the incident as deeply disturbing and extended full support and deepest sympathies to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India. “The United States stands strong with India against terrorism. We pray for ...