Jammu and Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Pahalgam “attackers and their backers will be punished beyond their imagination”. The PM was at a Public gathering in Madhubani, Bihar, when he said that the entire nation is grieving and stands firmly with the victims’ families in this difficult time. He declared that India will track down and punish every terrorist involved and added that India’s determination and unity in the face of terrorism remain unshaken, and such acts will not go unpunished. The PM also thanked the international community and world leaders for showing their support.
The Indian government also held an all-party meeting on Thursday evening in light of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead and 10 others injured. Earlier on Wednesday the Centre had shut down the Integrated Check Post at Attari and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. Visas have been cancelled and all Pakistani nationals asked to leave India within the next few days. Pakistan has since retaliated by announcing the cancellation of visas for Indian nationals, suspending trade and closing its airspace to the other country. Islamabad also paused all bilateral agreements with India amid escalating diplomatic tensions — including the Simla Agreement signed after the war in 1972.
Meanwhile, the mortal remains of the victims have been brought back to their respective homes. The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for each of the families of the deceased.
Who claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack?
The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack. The TRF, which emerged after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, was designated a terrorist organization by the Ministry of Home Affairs in January 2023. The group has been involved in terror propaganda, recruitment, infiltration, and smuggling operations from Pakistan into Kashmir.
Security forces released sketches of three terrorists and the men have been identified as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha, a PTI report said. They also went by the code names Moosa, Yunus, and Asif, and were involved in earlier attacks in Poonch. Officials said the sketches were created with the help of people who survived the attack.
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Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: MEA briefs envoys from G20 nations
The Ministry of External Affairs has briefed selected envoys of G20 countries, including China and Canada. The meeting lasted for 30 minutes.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pakistan asks top Indian officials to leave by April 30
The Pakistan National Security Committee has declared Indian Defence, Naval and Air Advisors in Islamabad as ‘persona non grata’. They are directed to leave Pakistan immediately but not later than 30 April 2025. These posts in the Indian High Commission are deemed annulled. Support staff of these Advisors are also directed to return to India.
Pakistan has suspended trade and cancelled visas for Indian nations amid escalating tensions. Islamabad also asked military advisers at Indian High Commission to leave by April 30.
“All trade with India including to and from any third country through Pakistan is suspended forthwith,” Dawn quoted the Pakistan National Security Committee as saying.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: India calls top foreign diplomats for briefing
India has called top diplomats of US, UK, European Union, Italy, Qatar, Japan, China, Russia, Germany, France, etc to brief on the Pahalgam terror attack at the office of the Ministry of External Affairs.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pakistan vow ‘firm reciprocal measures’
Pakistan promises ‘firm reciprocal measures’ to any threat posed to sovereignty of country.
Pakistan ‘rejects’ Indian decision to suspend Indus Water Treaty after Pahalgam terror attack, calling it a lifeline for 240 million Pakistanis.
“Any attempt to stop or divert the flow of water belonging to Pakistan as per the Indus Waters Treaty, and the usurpation of the rights of lower riparian will be considered as an Act of War and responded with full force across the complete spectrum of National Power,” Dawn quoted the Pakistan National Security Committee as saying.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: MEA briefs foreign Ambassadors, meeting to begin soon
The Ministry of External Affairs officials has briefed ambassadors of selected countries about the Pahalgam attack. Ambassadors of various countries, including Germany, Japan, Poland, UK and Russia, have now arrived at the office of the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pakistan blocks airspace for Indian airlines, closes Wagah border crossing.
Pakistan has blocked airspace for Indian airlines and closed the Wagah border crossing amid escalating tensions.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: MEA asks Indians in Pakistan to return
The Ministry of External Affairs said that Indian nationals currently in Pakistan were also advised to return to India at the earliest.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: MEA suspends visa services for Pakistanis with immediate effect | Details
Govt has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect in line decision by Cabinet Committee on Security: MEA.
All existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from April 27: MEA.
Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid only till April 29: MEA.
All Pakistani nationals currently in India must leave India before the expiry of visas, as now amended: MEA.
India has reportedly suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals following the attack.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Special flight leaves from Srinagar
A second special flight, carrying 184 passengers has left from Srinagar for Mumbai. The flight was arranged by the Shiv Sena and visuals shared online by the party showed Deputy CM Eknath Shinde greeting passengers within the airport.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Owaisi slams ‘people trying to please Pakistan, LeT’
“Reports have come that there was a poor Kashmiri Muslim who got shot while trying to stop those monsters… Those people spreading hatred on social media, are trying to please Pakistan and LeT. If you have hatred for someone then wait for some time this is not the time to express hatred. At this moment we have to stand strong against those powers,” AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi told PTI.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Markets shut for 2-hour bandh across Himachal Pradesh
A two-hour bandh was observed across several cities of the state on Thursday in protest against the terrorist attack on tourists in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
The Shimla Veopar Mandal kept the markets shut from 11 am to 1 pm to denounce the attack. People also hit the streets and burned an effigy of Pakistan at the Gandhi chowk in Hamirpur amid cheers for the dead.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: CM Omar Abdullah arrives for all-party meeting
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah has arrived at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar for the all-party meeting
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Gujarat CM meets bereaved family
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel met the bereaved family of Yatishbhai and Smit Parmar to offer condolences on Thursday. The duo had been killed while visiting Pahalgam.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Mortal remains brought back to West Bengal
The mortal remains of Manish Ranjan have been brought back to Purulia district of West Bengal. Visuals shared online showed the Pahalgam terror attack victim being taken for last rites in the Jhalda area. Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar as well as BJP MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato were also present.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Security forces seen in Baisaran meadow two days after attack | Video
#watch | Pahalgam, J&K: Security Forces at Baisaran meadow, where a horrific terror attack took place on the 22nd of April, claiming the lives of 26 people, including 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen#pahalgamterroristattack pic.twitter.com/JZAVv1E3ta
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Owaisi questions why Quick Reaction Team took more than hour to reach the attack site
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly criticised the lack of security at the site of the Pahalgam terror attack, pointing out how there were no police officers or CRPF camps in an area filled with tourists. He said the Quick Reaction Team (QRT) took more than an hour to arrive. Owaisi stated that the attackers identified victims based on their religion before opening fire, and claimed they came from Pakistan, which supports such groups. He questioned how the terrorists managed to cross the border and reach Pahalgam, warning that they could have gone even further, possibly to Srinagar. He added that justice will only be achieved if those responsible are held accountable and firmly condemned the attack.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Congress leader Ambika Soni says all CWC members affected with the tragic terror attack
Speaking about the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting and the Pahalgam attack, Congress leader Ambika Soni said that the tragic incident has deeply affected all CWC members, and this strong emotion is reflected in the resolution they have put forward. She also mentioned that both Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have been invited to the meeting.
Speaking on the Congress Working Committee’s meeting over the deadly Pahalgam attack, Congress leader Ambika SOni told ANI that the tragic incident has deeply affected all CWC members, and this strong emotion is reflected in the resolution they have put forward. She also mentioned that both Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have been invited to the meeting.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pawan Kalyan to pay tribute to one of the victims of Pahalgam terror attack
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is set to visit Nellore district to pay his respects to S Madhusudan, one of the 26 tourists killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. On Thursday, Nellore district Superintendent of Police G Krishna Kanth confirmed to PTI that Kalyan will be present at Madhusudan’s cremation later in the day.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: CWC expresses “deepest shock” for “heinous” terror attack in Pahalgam
The Congress Working Committee expressed “deepest shock and condemnation of heinous terror attack in Pahalgam” the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that happened on April 22, 2025. In a resolution passed on Thursday, the CWC described the incident as a cowardly act and blamed Pakistan for planning it. The committee said the attack was part of a bigger cross-border plot to disturb peace in India.
The CWC expressed deep sadness over the loss of innocent lives and offered condolences to the victims’ families. They said India must stay united and take a strong stand against terrorism. The resolution also stressed the need for countries to work together to stop terror funding and cross-border terrorism.
The committee urged the government to take strict action against those behind the attack and ensure that justice is done quickly. It also mentioned the ongoing security issues in Jammu and Kashmir, especially after the removal of Article 370, and asked the government to handle these challenges seriously.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: The Prime Minister has spoken
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the terrorists will face consequences that will be harsher than they could have ever imagined. He added that every step taken will be to bring them to justice.
#watch | On #pahalgamterroristattack, PM Modi says, "I want to say in very clear words that these terrorists and those who conspired towards this attack will get a punishment bigger than they can imagine..."
"The entire nation is saddened by the brutality with which terrorists… pic.twitter.com/s7tmCIaHUj
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: ‘We will pursue them till the ends of Earth,’ says PM Modi
Speaking at a public event in Madhubani, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which took place on April 22 and claimed several innocent lives. He said the entire country is grieving and stands in solidarity with the families of the victims. PM Modi assured that the attackers and those who support them will be tracked down and punished. He added that terrorism will not succeed in breaking India’s spirit, and justice will be delivered. The PM added that the country is united in this fight, and the support shown by other nations and global leaders is appreciated. He also said that the response to the attackers will be firm and far-reaching—one that the terrorists could never have imagined.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Security tightened in Mumbai and nearby coastal areas
After the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, security in Mumbai and nearby coastal areas has been tightened. The police have stepped up surveillance and patrols, and are working with the Navy and Coast Guard to enhance coastal security.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Omar Abdullah appeals to citizens not to treat Kashmiris with doubt or anger
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday appealed to citizens of India not to treat Kashmiris with doubt or anger, saying that they are not responsible for the violence and that Pakistan is behind such acts. He put spotlight on the fact that the people of Jammu and Kashmir suffered for over three decades due to terrorism and now seek peace. Abdullah also raised concern over reports of Kashmiri children being mistreated in other states, calling it very disturbing and urging an end to such behavior.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: PM Modi observes silence for 2 minutes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Bihar. The PM before addressing a public gathering in Madhubani, observed 2 minutes silence for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Anantnag Police announces cash reward
Anantnag Police has announced a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh on information leading to terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack.
J&K | Anantnag Police announces a reward of Rs 20 lakhs on information leading to the arrest of Pakistan nationals and LeT terrorists Adil Hussain Thoker, Ali Bhai and Hashim Musa, who were involved in the attack on tourists in Baisaran, Pahalgam on 22nd April pic.twitter.com/dfD9nbvBZj
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Railways to run second special train from Jammu to Delhi today
A second special train to New Delhi is set to leave from Katra in Jammu on Thursday at 1:30 pm to help stranded tourists get back home, according to an official. The train, numbered 04625, was originally supposed to leave at 10:50 am, but after talks with local authorities, the departure time was changed to 1:30 pm, said Himanshu Upadhyay, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway. Just like the first special train, this one will start from Shri Vaishno Devi Katra and stop at several stations including Udhampur, Jammu, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ambala, Kurukshetra, and Panipat before reaching New Delhi Railway Station. Northern Railway had run the first special train on Wednesday to help tourists return early from their trip to Jammu and Kashmir after the terror attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday that claimed the lives of at least 26 people, most of them tourists.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: ‘We trust the government, they will do justice,’ says father of Indian Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal killed in Pahalgam attack
Father of Indian Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal told ANI that the family has full trust in the government and believes justice will be done. He described Vinay as a brave and exceptional son who gave his life for the country. He added that the loss is unimaginable and that his daughter-in-law is going through the deepest pain. Watch Here:
#watch | Karnal, Haryana | Indian Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal's father says, "The government is doing its work and we trust the government...They will do justice...Vinay was a very good child...he died like a brave soldier... The country is with me...God will give strength to my… pic.twitter.com/SmhXmhGg4R