Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, most of whom were tourists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the armed forces full freedom to decide how and when to respond. In a high-level meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Prime Minister expressed complete confidence in the military and promised full political support for any required action.
In response to the attack, the Indian government has strengthened its security, investigation, and diplomatic efforts. On Tuesday, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan held a meeting with senior officials from the BSF, NSG, Assam Rifles, and other security agencies to assess the situation. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the investigation. NIA teams have been sent to Anantnag to reconstruct the attack, collect evidence, and identify those responsible.
Tensions have risen further as India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. The government has also ordered all Pakistani nationals without long-term or diplomatic visas to leave India by April 29. The Home Ministry has instructed all states to strictly enforce this order.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has continued violating the ceasefire for the fifth night in a row, with the firing now reaching the Akhnoor sector. In response, Indian security forces have stepped up counter-terror operations across Jammu and Kashmir. The local police have raided and demolished nine properties linked to active militants.
Prime Minister Modi has vowed to ensure that those behind the attack are punished. An all-party meeting showed strong political unity, with leaders agreeing on the need for a firm and determined response to terrorism and cross-border violence.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: PM Modi chairs another top security meet with Jaishankar, Doval and all 3 armed forces chiefs at his residence.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, reiterated the nation's "full support for all efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions" between India and Pakistan and addressing their outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the phone, stressed the need for peace and stability in South Asia.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: Amritsar police busted a terror Module led by Jeevan Fauzi. Visuals from the encounter spot between miscreants and police.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan at 21:58:26 (IST) today: National Center for Seismology (NCS)
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: India closes air space for all Pakistan aircrafts, NOTAM Issued.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is chairing a high-level security review meeting to assess ongoing counter-terror operations targeting Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Protest Erupt in Uri Over back to back Ceasefire Violations, Terror Attack; Effigy of Hafiz Syed( Designated Terrorist), Asim muneer (Army Chief) and Shahbaz Sharif (PM) burnt.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: Union Minister CR Paatil leaves from the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah after meeting.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Armed forces Chiefs and Ajit Doval arrive at the Prime Minister's residence.
Republican lawmaker Rich McCormick, Co-chair of the India Caucus in the US House of Representatives, strongly condemned Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif's 'dirty work' remark, calling it "ridiculous and despicable" and rejecting any suggestion of U.S. involvement in such actions against India.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke with the Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and thanked him for Kuwait's solidarity and support following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In a X post, Jaishankar said, "Glad to talk to FM Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya of Kuwait. Thanked him for Kuwait's solidarity and support in the aftermath of Pahalgam terrorist attack."
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: India, Pakistan DGMOs talk over hotline, India warns against unprovoked ceasefire violations.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its concern over the escalating tensions between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the continued exchange of fire along the border areas.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: Afraid of India's response, Pakistan army conducts military exercises near Indian border after Pahalgam attack.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: Pak admits its role in Pahalgam terror attack.
Director Generals of Military operations of India and Pakistan talked over hotline yesterday to discuss the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan. India warned Pakistan against the unprovoked violations by Pakistan army along the line of control: Defence Sources
Amit Shah to Chair Crucial Meeting at 8 PM on Indus Water Treaty
The Lord Kedarnath temple is being adorned with 13 quintals of flowers as the doors of Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Friday. Baba Kedarnath's idol will arrive at Kedarnath Dham on May 1. The doors of Baba Kedarnath will open for devotees on May 2 at 7 am.
The doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham were opened for devotees on Wednesday on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, accompanied by Vedic chanting and worship. With this, the Chardham Yatra 2025 of Uttarakhand has officially commenced.
Flowers were showered from a helicopter onto the devotees visiting Shri Gangotri Dham and Yamunotri temple.
Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates: Amid rising Indo-Pak tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, Tulwari schools in Baramulla have activate emergency protocols and the underground shelters are being cleaned and prepped for immediate use.
Students and the staff also participated in evacuation drills. Faculty too got trained to guide students during emergencies, holding regular preparedness workshops.
Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates: Amid escalating tensions along LoC after the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, PM Modi on Tuesday gave armed forces a free hand to avenge the gruesome killing of 26 tourists at the Baisaran valley in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The rattled Pakistan, anticipating strikes from Indian side, has kept its navy vessels on standby. It has also restricted airspace.
Sources in the country's military establishment said that Pakistani Navy vessels, including its frigates and submarines, have already positioned themselves in their respective harbours in the sea.
The Pakistan Air Force, as per sources, has reduced flying operations by over 50 per cent. To avoid confusion in the airspace, it has only allowed essential operations.
NIA Has So Far Recorded Statements of Over 100 Eyewitnesses
NIA Probe Conducts 3D Mapping of Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam.
The CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security) discussed India's strategic response to Pakistan, focusing on security concerns and regional tensions.
CCS Holds Crucial Review Meet As Pak Fears Indian Response To Pahalgam
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will hold the Cabinet briefing today at 3 pm. He will announce the decisions taken during the key Cabinet meet chaired by PM Modi a short while ago.
Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : The NIA recreated the crime scene at Baisaran the terror attack spot in Pahalgam. The forensic experts are also present on the spot.
People were being asked to disassociate from the Itehad-ul-Muslimeen and Awami Action Committee.
Loudspeaker announcements were made to reach a wider public audience.
Posters with the same message were put up at multiple locations in Srinagar.
NIA team reached the spot with high tech equipment
NIA team has gone to do 3D mapping in Behsaran valley
On the basis of eyewitness statements recorded so far, NIA team will do 3D mapping at the incident site
This will provide concrete information about the entry and exit points of the terrorists.
So far, NIA has recorded statements of more than 100 people on record
3D mapping will provide information about the escape route of the terrorists
Home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh arrive at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence for a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). This is the second CCS meeting since the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Amid rising tensions and provocations along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC), Pakistani posts in the Pragwal sector of Jammu have reportedly been left vacant. Additionally, Pakistani Rangers have removed national flags from their IB posts, signaling unusual activity along the Indo-Pak border.
NIA sources have identified Farooq Ahmed, a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack. Hiding in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Farooq established a network of overground workers aiding Pakistani terrorists. He has been involved in several attacks over the last two years and used encrypted apps to communicate with his network. Farooq’s home was recently demolished by security forces.
Defence sources confirm that till yesterday morning, Pakistan Army had been violating the ceasefire only along the Line of Control (LoC). However, the situation has now escalated. Last night, Pakistani forces violated the ceasefire along the International Border in the Paragwal sector of Jammu.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : Unprovoked small arms firing by Pakistan army was also reported from their posts across the line of control in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, as well as across the international border in the Pargwal sector.
During the night of 29-30 April, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small-arms fire across the Line of Control opposite the Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Indian Army troops responded swiftly and proportionately: Indian Army
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : Pakistan army posts initiated unprovoked small-arms fire across the line of control opposite the Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor sectors in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Indian army troops responded swiftly and proportionately.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : "That is correct. The secretary also gave me a note about that as well. So we are reaching out regarding the Kashmir situation, India and Pakistan. He said we are reaching out to both parties and telling them not to escalate the situation. The secretary expects to speak with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India as early as today or tomorrow. He is encouraging other national leaders and foreign ministers to reach out to the countries on this issue. So as I've noted, every day action is being taken in this case, the secretary is speaking directly to his counterparts in India and Pakistan," US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair key high-level meetings of the CCS and CCPA to review national security and political strategy following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a free hand to all three armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack and give a crushing blow to terror.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates : Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence night after two key security meetings held.
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