Jammu and Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack Highlights: CAIT announces complete halt of trade with Pak; 509 Pakistanis exit India as visa deadlines end

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J-K: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviews security situation in Srinagar

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Janasena Party is carrying out protests in Vijayawada against the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Watch video here:

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BJP leader Arjun Munda expressed concern over the brutal killings in Pahalgam, noting that people from Karnataka were also among the victims. He said that there is a need to respond strongly to such attacks and highlighted the importance of finding ways to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, reached Kashmir on Friday to meet the people injured in the Pahalgam terror attack, a Congress leader said. According to the party, Gandhi is expected to visit the Army’s Base Hospital in Badamibagh Cantonment to check on the condition of those hurt in the April 22 attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, most of them tourists. Many others were injured. The Congress leader added that Gandhi will also meet various groups, including party members, and representatives from the trade and tourism sectors. He is also expected to hold separate meetings with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Jammu and Kashmir Police has formed an SIT that will probe the deadly Pahalgam attack till the time NIA takes over, according to News18 resources.

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Friday urged religious leaders in Kashmir to pray for the victims of the Pahalgam attack. She called on everyone to join together as one community to pray for the souls of the deceased and for lasting peace in the region. She also supported the decision of the authorities to allow Hurriyat Conference leader and Kashmir’s top cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, to lead congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.

While speaking to ANI, a woman in Attari, Punjab, said, “We are told to leave within 48 hours. How is it possible?” She explained that Attari is 900 km away from Jodhpur, and they struggled to find buses. Her husband had to incur a loss of Rs 1 lakh for tickets. Despite the challenges, she stressed the urgency of reaching her husband and children that day. While her passport is Indian, she is half-Pakistani. She expressed feeling guilty about the terror attack but questioned why ordinary people should be held responsible. She clarified that she does not know if the attackers acted for religious reasons, as they are not her relatives. For her, both India and Pakistan hold significance, and she believes that those responsible for the attack will be punished by God. She also called for options to be available for women married across borders and urged both governments not to burden common people with unnecessary hardship.

India’s army chief will assess security measures on Friday and visit the location of a deadly attack on tourists which happened in Pahalgam. The visit comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to track down the attackers “to the ends of the earth.” The attack has raised concerns of renewed tensions with Pakistan, causing unease in the markets. India and Pakistan -both nuclear-armed nations have taken several retaliatory actions against each other. India has suspended a key river water-sharing treaty, while Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines, among other measures.

Regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit stated that demonstrating the country’s preparedness would help boost public confidence. He said it is important to identify and punish those responsible for the attack, as well as ensuring that the individuals orchestrating the attack face full accountability.

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressed his strong condemnation of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, calling it an “attack on humanity.” He stated that the terrorists were attempting to undo the progress made by the Central government in the region over recent years. Arlekar also emphasized the need for unity among Indian citizens in light of current challenges, possibly responding to criticism from some groups, including the Congress and the CPI(M), regarding security lapses. The Governor made these comments after paying his respects to N Ramachandran, a resident of Edappally, who was killed in the April 22 terror attack that claimed 26 lives. He described the incident as a tragic moment not only for Kerala but for the entire country. He added that the attack in Pahalgam went against the very principles of humanity, deeply saddening everyone.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting at his residence in the national capital on Friday evening to discuss the Indus Water Treaty. The meeting will be attended by the Home Minister, Union Minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil, and other senior government officials. Sources informed ANI that India has officially notified Pakistan in writing about the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

Devashree Mukherjee, Secretary of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has conveyed this decision to Syed Ali Murtaza, the Secretary of Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources, through a letter. India has issued a notice regarding changes to the treaty, stating that the government has informed Pakistan of the need for amendments.

The notice highlights that several key aspects of the treaty have changed and need to be reviewed.

Indigo has released a travel advisory saying that some of their international flights have been affected due to the airspace closure by Pakistan. Read the full advisory here:

Following the Pahalgam terror attacks that killed 26 people, Jaisalmer Police conducted a flag march in sensitive parts of the district, especially near the border areas. They also carried out search operations in public places like hotels and night shelters as a safety precaution. Superintendent of Police Sudhir Chaudhary said that special security measures have been put in place in the border regions and assured that the situation is currently under control. SP Chaudhary told ANI that a strict blockade is in place in sensitive areas, with heightened surveillance in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) in border villages. He added that officers have been instructed to exercise extra caution and coordinate closely with the security agencies deployed along the border.

Police in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly supporting the Pahalgam terror attack in a social media post, an officer said on Friday. Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said a special team searched the house of the accused, Simon Shylla, and seized two mobile phones. A case has been filed at the Lumdiengjri police station. Syiem said Shylla was arrested from his home in Umlyngka town for posting anti-national comments on a video. He also allegedly made several pro-terrorist remarks on Facebook that were seen as a threat to the unity and integrity of the country. Shylla is expected to be presented in court later today.

French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Pahalgam terror attack.

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❝I have just spoken with Prime Minister @NarendraModi following the vile attack last Tuesday, in which dozens of innocent people lost their lives.

The people of India can count on France's solidarity and friendship during such an ordeal... (1/2) https://t.co/FR1DjIAk68

— French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@FranceinIndia) April 25, 2025

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has arrived in Kashmir to take stock of the situation in the view of Pahalgam terror attack aftermath.

According to India Today, top LeT commander has been killed in the encounter that is currently ongoing between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora area.

Following the Pahalgam attack, Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, urged both Pakistan and India to show maximum restraint. Although the Secretary-General has not been in direct contact with either side, he is closely monitoring the situation and is deeply concerned. The UN strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on the 22nd, which resulted in many civilian deaths. Dujarric emphasized the need for both countries to avoid any further escalation and stressed that all issues between them should be resolved peacefully through sincere and constructive dialogue.

Congress leader Rahul gandhi has reached Delhi’s IGI airport as he will be departing for Jammu and Kashmir shortly. Stay with us and keep tracking our live coverage on the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack here.

Traders across Delhi shut their shops on Friday to protest against the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a PTI report said. Over 100 market associations took part in the bandh, including major markets like Sadar Bazaar, Bhagirath Place, Gandhinagar, Naya Bazar, Khari Baoli, Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, and Hauz Qazi. Merchant groups from different sectors such as textiles, spices, kitchen items, and gold and silver also supported the shutdown. Sadar Bazaar, one of Delhi’s busiest markets, looked empty, and even vegetable sellers didn’t show up, according to a traders’ group member. Gandhinagar, which is Asia’s largest wholesale market for readymade clothes, remained fully closed, the market association confirmed in a statement.

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra commented on Friday against the criticism he received for inviting Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem to the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic. He clarified that the invitation was simply a gesture from one athlete to another and was sent before the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

Chopra, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics and silver at the Paris Games, said it deeply upset him to see people attacking him and his family, and questioning their integrity and patriotism. He had invited Nadeem, who had defeated him at the Paris Olympics to win gold, to take part in the first edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled in Bengaluru on May 24. Nadeem later declined the invitation due to other commitments. Chopra expressed his disappointment on social media, saying he had faced a lot of hate for the invitation and even his family was targeted. He said he normally doesn’t speak much, but felt the need to respond when his love for the country and his family’s honour were being questioned.

Markets in National Capital Delhi are going to remain closed today in protest to the deadly Pahalgam attack, news agency ANI reported.

As per news agency ANI, two security personnel have been injured in an encounter with the terrorists that involved heavy fire in Bandipora.

Commenting on the Pahalgam attack, Jason Isaacson, Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer of the American Jewish Committee, suggested that it’s not hard to imagine some level of involvement or support from elements within Pakistan’s military, intelligence, or society. He said the idea of Pakistani links to the attack isn’t far-fetched.

When asked whether there are shared methods between Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in targeting civilians based on religious identity, Isaacson agreed there are similar tactics. He also mentioned that Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to eliminating terrorism has the full backing of the United States and India’s global allies.

Speaking about the terror attack in Pahalgam and whether it reminded him of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, Jason Isaacson, Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer of the American Jewish Committee, drew a comparison. He said the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack was extremely violent and left a lasting impact. Referring to the Jammu & Kashmir attack, he called it another brutal and horrifying incident, targeting people on vacation, especially singling out Hindus. He described it as a terrorist act that deeply shocked India and also caused concern globally. He said the Pahalgam attack reminded him of the tragic events in Israel on October 7.

News agency ANI has shared a video which allegedly shows visuals of a terrorists house, who was involved in the Pahalgam terror attack. Watch here:

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#watch | Anantnag, J&K | Visuals of a destroyed house that allegedly belonged to a terrorist involved in the Pahalgam terror attack pic.twitter.com/hYav2gUpCC

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Top leaders from the United Nations, India, and the international community have strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, calling it gruesome and unacceptable. They stated that targeting innocent civilians can never be justified under any circumstances. During a special event hosted by India’s Permanent Mission to the UN on Thursday, titled ‘Empowering the Digital Citizen of the Future: Towards an Integrated Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)’, UN envoys and leaders began their speeches by clearly condemning the April 22 attack.

In the tragic incident, 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali tourist lost their lives. Most of the victims were tourists from different parts of India.

After initially denying any involvement in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Baisaran Valley, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has now launched a sharp criticism of India. He accused India of having “staged” the attack, which claimed the lives of at least 26 people and injured several others. Asif further alleged that the incident was orchestrated by India itself to create a false sense of crisis and tension.

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar spoke about the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that during the start of the event, tributes were paid to all the victims, including six from Maharashtra, who lost their lives in the incident that took place two days ago. He emphasized the need to take strict action against those responsible, stating that they must face consequences. Pawar mentioned that the Prime Minister has already taken key steps, and expressed confidence that the Indian Army will strongly deal with the attackers to prevent such incidents from happening again.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will visit Srinagar on Friday to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. According to defence officials, he will also travel to Udhampur during his visit. In the Kashmir Valley, the Army Chief is expected to meet senior Army commanders and officials from other security agencies. The visit will focus on reviewing the overall security scenario in the region and monitoring any ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) by the Pakistan Army.