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Pahalgam terror attack: Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviewed security arrangements in Kashmir while visiting the site of the deadly terrorist attack on tourists.
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Pahalgam attack: The Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday arrived in Srinagar to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Dwivedi will review security arrangements and visit the site of the Pahalgam attack. Earlier, the government held an all-party meeting to brief its allies and the opposition about the actions being taken after the Pahalgam terror attack terrorists in which 26 people were killed. After the meeting, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, declared that the government has the opposition's full support “to take any action”.
...Read MoreLeaders across party lines called for decisive action against terrorism and terror camps, even as some opposition parties flagged security lapses in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said everyone agreed that India should fight terror unitedly, and all parties said they are with the government in this fight.
Meanwhile, Pakistan on Thursday said it was suspending all trade with India, including through third countries, a move officials and industry analysts said was unlikely to have a material impact on New Delhi.
Pakistan also expelled Indian diplomats from Islamabad and closed its airspace to Indian-owned and Indian-operated airlines. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took the decisions at a national security committee meeting on Thursday, which included the nation’s top civilian and military leadership.
Pahalgam terror attack: Top developments
- On Wednesday, India announced a raft of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The Indian government said it will remain suspended unless Pakistan credibly and irrevocably stops support for cross-border terrorism.
- India on Wednesday also announced expelling Pakistan's three military attaches and directed Islamabad to downsize the staff strength at its high commission in New Delhi from 55 to 30.
- Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC visa exemption scheme (SVES), and any Pakistani national currently in India under the SVES visa has 48 hours to leave India.
- India decided to close the Integrated Check Post at Attari with immediate effect.
- On Thursday, India announced it was suspending visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect.
- Pakistan on Thursday announced the immediate closure of its airspace to all Indian-owned and Indian-operated airlines, reported Reuters.
- India on Thursday officially informed Pakistan about its decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance with immediate effect.
- The United Nations on Friday urged India and Pakistan to exercise "maximum restraint" to prevent further deterioration of the tense situation in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Chandni Chowk market remains closed today
Markets in Delhi's Chandni Chowk remain closed on Friday as traders called for a 'Bandh' to protest against the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Traders' associations in Delhi have decided to observe a one-day bandh on Friday, April 25, as a mark of tribute to the 26 people who were killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack on Tuesday.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Indian Army chief Upendra Dwivedi to visit Kashmir today, review security situation
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi will leave for Srinagar and Udhampur on Friday. He is scheduled to meet senior Army commanders deployed in the Kashmir valley, along with officials of other security agencies.
He will also be reviewing the ongoing security situation in the valley and attempts by the Pakistan Army to violate the ceasefire along the Line of Control, ANI reported, citing defence officials.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Pakistan fires along LoC, Indian Army effectively responds
Pakistan Army initiated small arms firing at some places on the Line of Control. The firing was effectively responded to by the Indian Army, ANI reported, citing Indian Army officials. No casualties have been reported and further details are being ascertained.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: UN urges India, Pakistan to exercise ‘maximum restraint’
The United Nations on Friday urged India and Pakistan to exercise "maximum restraint" to prevent further deterioration of the tense situation in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. READ FULL STORY
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Pawan Kalyan calls for stern action against terrorists
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan demanded stern action against the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
"The perpetrators, the terrorists behind this, should be brought to justice. PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Indian government, I believe they will take stern action," said Kalyan.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: UK MPs call for justice for victims
UK Members of Parliament have condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people, while several others were injured.
UK MP from Slough, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, expressed hope that the perpetrators behind the attack will be swiftly brought to justice.
Leader of the UK House of Commons, Lucy Powell, called the attack in Pahalgam a "cowardly act" and said that the UK government's thoughts are with the people affected by it, particularly those who have lost their loved ones.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Union minister Giriraj Singh's strong warning to terrorists
Union Minister Giriraj Singh condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, asserting that India would not bow to such "cowardly threats."
Speaking to the Media, Singh said, “India is not afraid of such cowardly threats, and today, the Honourable Prime Minister has clearly stated this, which is why I am saying this.”
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Security stepped up in Rajasthan, Nainital
Sri Ganganagar district in Rajasthan, located on the international border, has ramped up security measures after the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed that local authorities are on high alert.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge blames government for “security lapse”
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said the party had pointed to a "security lapse" in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, at the all-party meeting convened by the government, and also conveyed its full support for any action taken against the perpetrators.
Kharge said there is a " glaring mistake of intelligence and security failure" and the government did not act promptly in response to the terror attack, ANI reported.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Indian airlines issue travel advisory after Pakistan announces closure of airspace
Following Pakistan's announcement regarding airspace restrictions for all Indian airlines. Several airlines, including SpiceJet, Air India, and IndiGo, have issued travel advisories for their passengers.
Air India shared an important update on X, citing "unforeseen Pakistan airspace closure" for Indian airlines.
IndiGo also issued a travel advisory on X and said that, "due to the sudden announcement of airspace closure by Pakistan, a few of our international flights are being impacted. "
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Pakistan announces closure of airspace for Indian airlines
Pakistan on Thursday announced the closure of its airspace to Indian-owned and Indian-operated airlines as tensions flared after a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 people lost their lives.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: What govt said during all-party meeting
During an all-party meeting to discuss the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, the government said it was taking all measures to ensure security and assured the leaders of action against terrorism and its backers.
The government did not spell out any action against terrorism during the meeting, and the opposition also did not seek any such details, PTI reported.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: All-party meeting on J&K situation
In an all-party meeting held by Centre on Thursday, leaders across party lines on called for decisive action against terrorism and terror camps, and assured the government of their full support.
Some opposition parties also flagged security lapses in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where 26 people were gunned down by terrorists.
