Pahalgam terror attack highlights: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) teams have intensified their investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, camping at the site since April 23. Led by senior officers, including an IG, DIG, and SP, the NIA teams are meticulously interviewing eyewitnesses who witnessed the deadly attack at Baisaran Valley. These accounts are being scrutinised in great detail to reconstruct the events leading up to one of Kashmir’s deadliest terror attacks.
The NIA is also focusing on the entry and exit points of the area, searching for clues about the attackers’ modus operandi. Forensic experts are assisting in thoroughly examining the site for vital evidence, informed the agency.
Days after Pahalgam terror attack, a 45-year-old social activist was shot by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Sunday. The attack took place late Saturday night when the militants opened fire on Ghulam Rasool Magray inside his home in Kandi Khas.
Magray was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. Officials said the motive behind the attack remains unclear. Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the assailants.
What has happened so far: The government has vowed that the terrorists and conspirators responsible for the attack will face severe punishment. Opposition parties have expressed full support for any action the government takes against the perpetrators.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) convened on April 23 and was briefed in detail on the attack, which left 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen dead. Several others were injured. The CCS condemned the incident in the strongest terms, expressed deep condolences to the victims’ families.
Officials informed the CCS about the cross-border linkages to the attack, highlighting that it came at a time when Jammu and Kashmir was making steady progress, including successfully holding elections and advancing on the path of economic development. In response, the government has announced a series of measures, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty, sending a strong message to Pakistan over its continued support for cross-border terrorism. The government has also begun evaluating a range of strategies to harness the waters of the Indus basin rivers across short, medium, and long-term timelines.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Actor Atul Kulkarni reaches Pahalgam to give a message
At a time when tourism has been severely impacted by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, actor Atul Kulkarni has arrived in Jammu and Kashmir, urging fellow citizens to visit the Himalayan region in large numbers.
Kulkarni landed in Srinagar early Sunday morning and immediately traveled to Pahalgam, where terrorists killed at least 26 people earlier this week, leading many tourists to cancel their trips to the area.
"The aim of the terror attack was to discourage tourists from coming to Kashmir. If we cancel our plans, we are, in a way, allowing the terrorists' intentions to succeed," Kulkarni told PTI.
Sharing his journey, Kulkarni posted images of an almost empty Mumbai-Srinagar flight. "Crew said these flights used to run full. We need to fill them again," he wrote on X with hashtags #chalokashmir, #defeatterror and #feetinkashmir.
Determined to spread a message of resilience and defiance against terrorism, the actor-writer said he plans to spend the next two days touring Kashmir, interacting with locals and encouraging others to visit the region.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Jaishankar discusses terror attack with UK Foreign Secretary
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday conveyed to his British counterpart David Lammy India's policy of "zero tolerance" for terrorism while discussing the "cross-border" links to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam.
Jaishankar and Lammy held a phone conversation amid increasing tensions between India and Pakistan over the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
"Spoke to Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy of UK today. Discussed the cross-border terrorist attack at Pahalgam. Underlined the importance of zero tolerance for terrorism," the external affairs minister said in a social media post.
The Jaishankar-Lammy phone conversation came three days after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi to condemn the "barbaric" terror strike in Pahalgam.
(via PTI)
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Sachin Pilot urges govt to respond with 'full strength'
Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, urging the government to respond with "full strength."
Speaking to ANI, Pilot said, "This is no ordinary incident. A befitting reply is necessary. The way this attack was executed leaves no doubt about the terrorists' intentions. We have made it clear that the Indian government must respond with all its might."
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: India to completely stop trade with Pakistan
In a strong response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, industry body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has unanimously decided to suspend all forms of trade with Pakistan. The resolution was passed during CAIT's two-day national governing council meeting in Bhubaneswar, attended by over 200 trade leaders from 26 states.
CAIT Secretary General and Member of Parliament from Chandni Chowk Praveen Khandelwal announced that the traders' body condemned the Pahalgam attack in the strongest terms and pledged an immediate and complete boycott of imports and exports with Pakistan.
In a statement, CAIT said that the business community’s decision was a mark of protest against the brutal killing of innocent tourists. The resolution also expressed full support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm actions against terrorism and demanded the strictest punishment for the perpetrators and their supporters.
Trade ties between India and Pakistan have been strained since the Pulwama attack in 2019, with bilateral trade volumes falling sharply. According to CAIT, trade, which once peaked at nearly USD 3 billion in 2018, dropped to approximately USD 1.2 billion by 2024.
Between April 2024 and January 2025, India exported around USD 500 million worth of goods to Pakistan, mainly pharmaceuticals, chemicals, sugar and auto parts, while imports stood at just USD 0.42 million.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Over 500 Pakistanis leave India in last three days
As many as 509 Pakistani nationals, including nine diplomats and officials, departed India through the Attari-Wagah border over three days starting Friday, officials told PTI. Their exit follows the expiration of short-term visa deadlines for 12 categories of Pakistani nationals, ending Sunday.
The government's 'Leave India' notice came after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-linked terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the report, 237 Pakistani nationals, including nine diplomats, crossed the border on Sunday alone. Earlier, 81 left on April 26 and 191 on April 25.
Simultaneously, 745 Indians, including 14 diplomats and officials, have returned from Pakistan. Of them, 116 Indians, including one diplomat, came back on Sunday, while 342, including 13 diplomats, returned on April 26. Another 287 Indians crossed over on April 25.
Officials added that some Pakistani nationals might have exited India via airports, although direct flights between India and Pakistan remain suspended. Many may have transited through third countries.
The deadline for SAARC visa holders to leave India was April 26, while those on medical visas have until April 29.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: NIA takes over terror attack probe
NIA has formally taken over the Pahalgam terrorist attack case, intensifying its search for evidence and questioning eyewitnesses to unravel the terror conspiracy, officials said on Sunday.
They said the anti-terror agency registered a case in Jammu on Sunday following orders from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and several teams are involved in the investigation.
After the dastardly terror attack on Tuesday afternoon that claimed 26 lives, a team of NIA officials led by its Inspector General (IG) was rushed to the site to assist the local police, the officials said.
They said NIA teams have been camping at the terror attack site since Wednesday, looking for clues.
"The entry and exit points are being closely scrutinised by the investigating NIA teams for clues to the modus operandi of the terrorists. The teams, aided by forensic and other experts, are checking the entire area thoroughly for evidence to expose the terror conspiracy that led to the horrendous attack that has shocked the nation," an NIA statement said.
The eyewitnesses are also being questioned in minute detail to piece together the sequence of events that led to one of the worst terror attacks in Kashmir, it said.
(via PTI)
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: 'Innocents civilians must not become collateral damage'
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday called for strict, uncompromising punishment for those behind the Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasised that innocent civilians must not become collateral damage in the fight against terrorism.
"There must be a decisive fight against terrorism and its roots. The people of Kashmir have openly and spontaneously rejected terrorism and the killing of innocents. It’s time to build on this support and avoid any actions that could alienate the public. Punish the guilty without mercy, but ensure innocent lives are protected," Abdullah posted on X.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Locals in Srinagar continue protests against terror attack
Protests continued in Srinagar on Sunday against the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
"We strongly condemn the attack in Pahalgam. We are confident that justice will be served for the victims. Prime Minister Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, assured that compensation will be provided and those responsible will face consequences. This is our Kashmir, and we are hopeful that tourism here will thrive once again," a protester named Imran Khan told ANI.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Rajnath Singh meets CDS
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence today following the Pahalgam attack.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Congress reaffirms party's support to Centre
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday reaffirmed his party's full support to the central government in its efforts to act against those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack.
"We will extend our support. Make proper use of it. If the Centre takes everyone into confidence, it will be easier to move forward. Constantly criticising each other will not help," Kharge said, according to PTI.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: 'You don't ask murderer to probe his own murders,' says Tharoor
After Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's statement that they are ready for a 'neutral investigation' into the Pahalgam terror attack, Congress MP and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor said, "... Personally, I would have had no interest in Pakistan's participation in any investigation. You do not ask a murderer to investigate his own murders."
Tharoor also said that the "human cost of people being forced to go back to Pakistan is sad". He was commenting on the Centre's decisions of cancelling Pak visas after the Pahalgam attack. "Patients here will have to go back in the middle of their treatment. There are husbands and wives across the borders. There are complicated cases where the parent has the passport of one country while the child has the passport of another. I feel sorry for them. But when the government wants to send a strong signal that normal relations are no longer possible, ordinary human beings inevitably become the victims," he added. On the suspension of Indus Water Treaty, Tharoor said it "is more of a symbolic gesture at this point..."
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pak accuses India for flooding PoK
Pakistan has accused India of releasing water from the Jhelum River, causing a rise in water levels in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to a report by Pakistani's Dunya News.
The report also stated that the local administration declared a water emergency in Hattian Bala, about 40 km from Muzaffarabad and made announcements through mosques, leading to panic among residents.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: 'Our missiles aren't for show, they're for India', threatens Pak Minister
Pakistan Minister Hanif Abbasi, in a sharp escalation of tensions, threatened India with nuclear retaliation, asserting that Pakistan’s missile arsenal, including Ghori, Shaheen, and Ghaznavi missiles, along with 130 nuclear warheads, is intended solely for India.
Abbasi made this statement in response to India's decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26.
He warned, "If they stop the water supply to us, they should prepare for war. Our missiles are not for display; they are aimed at India." He further stressed, "No one knows where our nuclear weapons are placed."
Pakistani Railway stations handed over to #pakistanarmy . Army can now move anytime via rail network. Soldier desks set up at stations; arrangements complete for transport of tanks and military equipment, says Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi#indiapakistan #pahalgamterrorattack pic.twitter.com/hQYZ99aTzt
— Geo Political Updates (@GeoPolUpdates) April 26, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Shreya Ghoshal cancels her Surat concert
Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, singer Shreya Ghoshal decided to cancel her upcoming concert.
Ghoshal, known for hits like "Dola Re Dola" and "Sunn Raha Hai," was scheduled to perform at Surat on Saturday as part of her "All Hearts Tour."
The concert cancellation comes after the tragic attack on April 22, which left 26 people dead, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the region since the 2019 Pulwama attack. The event organisers shared a message on Instagram, which Ghoshal later reposted, stating that the decision was made collectively.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Gujjar and Bakarwal community hold protest in J-K
Members of the Gujjar and Bakarwal community hold a protest against Pahalgam terror attack.
#watch | Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir: Members of the Gujjar and Bakarwal community hold a protest against #pahalgamterrroristattack pic.twitter.com/K7xDo4uWrs
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Tourists in Kashmir post terror attack
Tourists continue to arrive at Srinagar's Dal Lake to witness the scenic beauty of the city.
#watch | Jammu & Kashmir | Tourists continue to arrive at Srinagar's Dal Lake to witness the scenic beauty of the city. pic.twitter.com/93Z2QKbvPf
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: All non-medical Pak visa holders to exit India by today evening - WATCH
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has provided a list of approximately 5,000 Pakistani nationals residing in Delhi to the Delhi Police for further verification and to ensure their return to Pakistan. This action comes in the aftermath of the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Following a directive from the Centre, the visas of Pakistani nationals have been revoked, with exceptions for medical, diplomatic, and long-term visas. The Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) shared the list with the Delhi Police's special branch for verification.
A senior official confirmed that a meeting had been convened to address the matter, with senior officers monitoring the situation. The areas with the highest concentration of Pakistani nationals are Central and North East Delhi. A separate list of 3,000 and 2,000 names is being cross-checked. Visas for Pakistani nationals will stand invalid after April 29, 2025.
#pahalgamterroristattack | Amritsar, Punjab: All visas except medical, long-term and diplomatic visas, issued to Pakistani citizens, will be revoked from April 27. Those with medical visas have been given until April 29 to leave the country
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2025
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Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: IB hands over list of nearly 5000 Pakistani nationals to Delhi Police
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has provided a list of approximately 5,000 Pakistani nationals residing in Delhi to the Delhi Police for further verification and to ensure their return to Pakistan. This action comes in the aftermath of the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Following a directive from the Centre, the visas of Pakistani nationals have been revoked, with exceptions for medical, diplomatic, and long-term visas. The Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) shared the list with the Delhi Police's special branch for verification.
A senior official confirmed that a meeting had been convened to address the matter, with senior officers monitoring the situation. The areas with the highest concentration of Pakistani nationals are Central and North East Delhi. A separate list of 3,000 and 2,000 names is being cross-checked. Visas for Pakistani nationals will stand invalid after April 29, 2025.
(With ANI inputs)
A day after the Centre issued an advisory to avoid live coverage of defence operations, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav raised serious concerns, questioning if allowing such coverage was a "strategic negligence."
In a post on X, Yadav asked whether the decision was politically motivated or a lapse in security strategy. He warned that live broadcasts could reveal sensitive information to enemies, endangering the lives of soldiers and national security.
The Centre had earlier cautioned that sharing real-time details could unintentionally assist hostile forces, urging media outlets to exercise restraint.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Indian-Americans gather across US to honour Pahalgam attack victims
Hundreds of Indian-Americans gathered in Houston and other major North American cities to pay tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
The Houston vigil began with the national anthems of India and the US, followed by hymns recited by a Hindu priest. Participants, mostly dressed in white, carried placards reading "Stop Killing Innocents" and "Hindu Lives Matter." Chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" echoed through Sugarland Memorial Park.
Speakers called for strong action against targeted killings of Hindus, urging the Indian government and the community to stand united against terrorism.
(With PTI inputs)
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: VHP to hold 'Aakrosh Yatra' across Delhi to protest Pahalgam terror attack
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) will organize 'Aakrosh Yatra' marches at multiple locations in Delhi on Sunday to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack.
VHP leader Vinod Bansal told ANI that one yatra will start from the ISKCON Temple in East of Kailash at 5 PM, while another will begin from Badarpur at 5:45 PM.
Bansal urged citizens to unite against anti-India elements. Additionally, he said a 'yagya' has been initiated at Arya Samaj Mandir, Sant Nagar, to pray for the victims' families and will continue until terrorism is eradicated.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: 'Baseless' - Devendra Fadnavis denies reports of 107 missing Pakistani citizens in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, also the Home Minister, has dismissed reports claiming that 107 Pakistani citizens were missing in the state, calling them "baseless."
In a statement, Fadnavis assured that all the Pakistani nationals have been traced, and the process to send them back to Pakistan is underway. He emphasized that proper arrangements are in place and no Pakistani citizen will remain in India.
Fadnavis estimated that by the evening or the next morning, all individuals would have returned to their home country, urging against the spread of misleading information.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: PM Modi warns against conspiracy to destabilise Kashmir
Terrorists and their patrons want Kashmir to be destroyed again, that is why such a big conspiracy was hatched, says PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: 'India is angry , so is the world' - PM Modi
"The rage that we, Indians, are feeling is being felt in the entire world. After this (Pahalgam) terror attacks, condolences are being poured from across the world. Global leaders have called me and condemned this attack. The entire world is with 1.40 crore Indians in this fight against terrorism. I want assure the families of the victims that they will get justice. The perpetrators and conspirators of the attack will face harshest punishment," says PM Modi.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: 'Global leaders have called me, written letters' - PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude for global solidarity following the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that world leaders have condemned the heinous act.
He revealed that leaders have reached out through calls, letters, and messages, offering strong support to India in its fight against terrorism. Modi reassured the victims' families, assuring them that justice would be served.
He emphasised that the conspirators and perpetrators of the attack would face the harshest response. The prime minister reaffirmed that the entire world stands with India as it confronts terrorism, highlighting the united global effort to combat this growing threat.
PM Modi vowed, "I once again assure the victims of Pahalgam terror attack that they will get justice."
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: PM Modi calls Pahalgam attack a reflection of terrorism's frustration, urges national unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "This attack in Pahalgam reflects the frustration of those who patronise terrorism.... At a time when peace was returning to Kashmir, enemies of the nation and J&K did not like it. Terrorists and their masters want Kashmir to be destroyed once again. That is why such a big conspiracy was hatched. In this war against terrorism, the unity of the nation is our biggest strength... We must strengthen our resolve to face this challenge."
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: 'Deep agony in my heart,’ PM Modi reflects on Pahalgam terror attack in Mann Ki Baat
In the 121st Episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today, as I talk my heart out with you, there is a deep agony in my heart. The Pahalgam terrorist attack of 22 April has left every citizen heartbroken. Everybody feels deep sympathy for the families of the victims... I understand every citizen is seething with anger after seeing the images of the terrorist attack."
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: House linked to terrorists in Kalaroos destroyed - WATCH
Visuals of a destroyed house in Kalaroos, allegedly linked to a terrorist.
#watch | Kupwara, J&K: Visuals of a destroyed house in Kalaroos, allegedly linked to a terrorist pic.twitter.com/TFTBSP6bdG
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: J-K's Budgam Police detains two suspected overground workers
Budgam police in Jammu and Kashmir have detained two suspected overground workers under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
Identified as Tahir Ahmad Kumar and Shabir Ahmad Ganai, both residents of Pakerpora, they were involved in providing support to terrorist outfits.
Their detention follows intelligence-driven efforts to curb terrorism.