Pahalgam terror attack

Punjab Assembly Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pays Tribute to Departed Leaders

Punjab Assembly Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pays Tribute to Departed Leaders

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha, during a special session held on Monday, paid heartfelt tributes to several notable personalities who recently passed away and strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people. The House observed a solemn two-minute silence to honour the memory of former MP Master Bhagat Ram Ji, ex-minister Randhir Singh Cheema, and other prominent figures from different walks of life. The MLAs also remembered the civilians who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan expressed the collective grief of the…
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“Chun Chun Ke Badla Lenge”: Amit Shah Warns Terrorists in Aftermath of Pahalgam Attack

“Chun Chun Ke Badla Lenge”: Amit Shah Warns Terrorists in Aftermath of Pahalgam Attack

New Delhi, May 1, 2025 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday issued a stern warning to the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that the Modi government will take “revenge one by one” and will not rest until terrorism is eliminated from Indian soil.Speaking at an event in New Delhi to honour Bodofa Upendranath Brahma, Shah reaffirmed the Centre’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and said, “Terrorists should not think they’ve achieved a big victory. Chun chun ke badla lenge. Har vyakti ko jawab diya jayega.”The Home Minister emphasised that no terrorist would be spared and reiterated the…
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NIA Chief Reviews Pahalgam Terror Attack Probe Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

NIA Chief Reviews Pahalgam Terror Attack Probe Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

National Times Bureau: National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Sadanand Date visited Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, to assess the ongoing investigation into the April 22 terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali national.  The NIA is employing advanced 3D mapping technology to reconstruct the crime scene at Baisaran meadow, based on eyewitness accounts.   Investigators have recorded statements from survivors and locals present during the attack.  The attack, one of the deadliest in the region since 2008, has been linked to The Resistance Front (TRF), a group believed to be affiliated with Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.   Indian…
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Owaisi Slams Shahid Afridi Over Pahalgam Attack Remark, Calls for Tougher International Action on Pakistan

Owaisi Slams Shahid Afridi Over Pahalgam Attack Remark, Calls for Tougher International Action on Pakistan

New Delhi, April 29, 2025: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply criticised former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi for his comments blaming the Indian Army following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to the media, Owaisi called Afridi a "joker" and dismissed his allegations against Indian forces, stating that Pakistan itself must be held accountable for supporting terrorism.Shahid Afridi, during a Pakistani TV show on Samaa TV, had remarked that the terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians and injured several others, exposed the inefficiency of India’s 800,000-strong security forces deployed in Kashmir. "You have an 800,000-strong…
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Pakistan Urges Russia and China to Join Pahalgam Terror Attack Investigation

Pakistan Urges Russia and China to Join Pahalgam Terror Attack Investigation

Islamabad, April 28, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistan has urged Russia and China to participate in an international investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this month.According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Islamabad maintains that it had no role in the brutal attack. Pakistani officials have dismissed India's allegations of cross-border terrorism, describing them as "baseless" and "politically motivated." In an effort to bolster its claims of innocence, Pakistan formally suggested that neutral parties such as Russia and China be involved…
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China Urges India and Pakistan to Exercise Restraint After Pahalgam Terror Attack

China Urges India and Pakistan to Exercise Restraint After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Beijing, April 28, 2025 — China on called on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and avoid escalating tensions following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which killed 26 civilians, has significantly strained relations between the two neighboring countries.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, addressing a press briefing, said, "We have taken note of relevant reports. Both India and Pakistan are important countries in South Asia. We hope the two sides can exercise restraint, step up dialogue and consultation, and resolve differences peacefully."Lin emphasized that maintaining peace and stability in South Asia serves the…
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NIA Takes Over Pahalgam Terror Attack Case, Begins Fresh Probe into Deadly Incident

NIA Takes Over Pahalgam Terror Attack Case, Begins Fresh Probe into Deadly Incident

New Delhi, April 27, 2025 – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the probe into the devastating Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 tourists earlier this week. The central anti-terror body registered a fresh FIR late on Saturday following an order from the Counter Terrorism and Counter Radicalisation (CTCR) division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, given the gravity of the attack and its links to Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba’s proxy, The Resistance Front (TRF).According to top sources, the NIA began its independent investigation five days after the attack and four days after a…
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Pahalgam Attack Fallout: Homes of Terror Suspects Razed in South Kashmir Ops

Pahalgam Attack Fallout: Homes of Terror Suspects Razed in South Kashmir Ops

Pahalgam, April 25, 2025 — Indian security forces on Friday demolished the homes of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives suspected of planning and executing the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including a Nepali national. Explosives were used to raze the house of one of the accused, Asif Sheikh, in Pulwama, during an intense search operation.Authorities confirmed the two suspects had direct links to the April 22 massacre in Baisaran, Pahalgam, where gunmen ambushed tourists. Following credible intelligence, security forces initiated targeted demolitions in Pulwama and Tral, signaling a zero-tolerance stance on terror.This crackdown comes amid a sweeping response…
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India Officially Halts Indus Waters Treaty Citing Fundamental Changes Post-Pahalgam Terror Attack

India Officially Halts Indus Waters Treaty Citing Fundamental Changes Post-Pahalgam Terror Attack

New Delhi, April 25, 2025 – The Indian government has formally notified Pakistan of its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, marking a historic shift in bilateral water-sharing agreements. The move follows the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people, including 25 Indian nationals and a Nepali citizen, were killed.According to sources, Jal Shakti Ministry Secretary Debashree Mukherjee conveyed the decision to Pakistan’s Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza through a formal communication. The letter stated that the Treaty was being held in abeyance "with immediate effect" due to "fundamental changes…
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India Retaliates as Pakistan Opens Fire Along LoC After Pahalgam Attack

India Retaliates as Pakistan Opens Fire Along LoC After Pahalgam Attack

New Delhi, April 24, 2025 — A day after the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated as Pakistani forces opened unprovoked fire along the Line of Control (LoC). Indian forces responded swiftly and forcefully, marking a significant spike in hostilities following the massacre of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley.The exchange of fire occurred amid heightened alert across border regions. Indian Army officials confirmed that retaliatory action was “effective and proportionate,” with no casualties reported on the Indian side so far. This comes as Pakistan faces increasing diplomatic and…
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