Kashmir Terrorism News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Committed to strategic partnership, says Leonid Slutsky about India-Russia ties
By Suchitra Mukherjee, Moscow, May 23: Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the Duma Committee on International Affairs, described a landmark meeting between Indian and Russian parliamentary delegations, marking a new chapter in the strategic relationship between the two nations.
Soldier killed, two injured in ongoing gunfight in J&K's Kishtwar
Jammu, May 22: A soldier was killed and two others injured on Thursday in an ongoing gunfight between the joint security forces &; terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar district, officials said.
India team at UN to make case for listing TRF as international terrorist organisation
United Nations, May 15: A team from India is at the UN headquarters to make New Delhi's case for declaring The Resistance Front (TRF) an international terrorist organisation and put sanctions on it, according to sources here.
Top LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in J&K
Srinagar, May 13: In a major success for the joint forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the operational chief commander of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is among the three terrorists killed in a gunfight on Tuesday in Shopian district.
Vivek Agnihotri explains why terrorism in Kashmir never ends, calls Pakistan a 'nursery of terror'
Mumbai, May 13: Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has shed light on the persistent issue of terrorism in Kashmir, stating that the problem cannot be solved by simply blaming Pakistan.
Operation Sindoor is an appropriate name: Mother of Manjunath Rao victim Pahalgam terror attack
Bengaluru, May 7: Mother of Manjunath Rao, a Karnataka resident who lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, expressed her approval of the Union Government's Operation Sindoor, calling it an appropriately named response to the tragedy.
Pahalgam attack: Lufthansa, Air France take longer routes to avoid Pak airspace
New Delhi, May 5: Leading global airlines Air France and Lufthansa have stopped flying over Pakistani airspace to ensure safety of the flights amid rising tensions in the region, after the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack claimed the lives of 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
Russian President Putin strongly condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, expresses full support to India
New Delhi, May 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack and expressed "full support" to India in the fight against terrorism, said a statement by the the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Pahalgam attack demonstrated that international community needs to take concrete steps to prevent terrorism: President Murmu
New Delhi, May 4: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday welcomed Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed gratitude for his solidarity and condemnation of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
EAM Jaishankar discusses Pahalgam terror attack with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
New Delhi, May 4: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov telephonically and held discussions amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.
Pahalgam handlers same as those behind 26/11, Uri, Pulwama: Farooq Abdullah
New Delhi, May 2: Hinting at Pakistan’s role in the Pahalgam terror attack, former Union Minister and president of the National Conference party Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the same handlers who perpetrated 26/11, Uri, Pulwama and Pathankot strikes are behind the April 22 tragedy in the Baisaran Valley.
India is safe in the hands of PM Modi, says Farooq Abdullah on Pahalgam attack fallout
New Delhi, May 2: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah on Friday strongly condemned the recent terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam and called for strict action against the perpetrators of the massacre of 26 innocent civilians. He also asserted that India was safe in the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Manchu Vishnu consoles family of Pahalgam terror attack victim
Amaravati, May 2: Tollywood actor Manchu Vishnu on Friday consoled the family of Somishetty Madhusudhan Rao, one of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Chun chun ke badla lenge; jawab bhi diya jayega: Amit Shah on Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, May 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reiterated the Centre's zero tolerance policy against terrorism, saying the fight against the menace will continue until terrorism is completely uprooted.
US stands in solidarity with India, supports the right to defend itself: Pete Hegseth
New Delhi, May 1: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation on Thursday during which the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack was discussed, an official said.
NIA chief reaches Pahalgam as probe intensifies into terror attack
Srinagar, May 1: The Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Sadanand Date, reached Pahalgam on Thursday after the agency took over the probe into the terror attack in which 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and a local, were killed on April 22.
Pahalgam attack: India shuts airspace for all Pakistani airlines, military flights
New Delhi, May 1: India has closed its airspace to all aircraft registered in Pakistan and those operated by Pakistani airlines, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), another major step following the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.
We don't accept that sort of violence against innocent people: US lawmaker condemns Pahalgam attack
Washington DC, April 30: American lawmaker Rich McCormick strongly condemned the heinous terror attack which took place in Pahalgam on April 22. He highlighted how US President Donald Trump had taken a hard stance on terrorism in this regard.
You cannot take it as a joke..: Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit calls out Atul Kulkarni for focusing on tourism instead of terrorism
Mumbai, April 30: Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has reacted to actor Atul Kulkarni's recent visit to Kashmir following the ghastly terror attack that took place in the Pahalgam region earlier this month.
Strict action should be taken against terrorists: Rahul Gandhi meets family of Pahalgam attack victim
Kanpur, April 30: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, a resident of Kanpur who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22.
Our Prime Minister always gave operational autonomy to armed forces: Kerala BJP chief
Thiruvananthapuram, April 30: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday asserted that PM Narendra Modi has consistently upheld the operational autonomy of the Indian armed forces after the Prime Minister gave operational freedom to the armed forces after Pahalgam attack.
Pahalgam attack: Indian students at Harvard protest Pakistani delegates' visit, urge US to revoke their visas
Washington, DC, April 30: Protesting the upcoming visit of Pakistani delegates to the campus, Indian students at the Harvard Kennedy School have written to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting him to revoke the visas of Pakistani officials in the aftermath of the recent "faith-based massacre" in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam where Pakistan-sponsored terrorists killed 26 people.
In touch with governments of India, Pakistan: US State Dept over Pahalgam terror attack
Washington, DC, April 30: The US is closely monitoring the developments and is in touch with the governments of both India and Pakistan amid tensions between the two neighbouring countries after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, said State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Former Rajasthan CM Gehlot cancels birthday celebrations as tribute to victims of J&K terror attack
Jaipur, April 29: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, on Tuesday announced the cancellation of his birthday celebrations on May 3 as a mark of respect to those who passed away in the Pahalgam terror attack.
Pahalgam attack worst since 26/11, says India's Deputy Permananent Representative to the UN
New York, April 29: India strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, describing it as the worst civilian attack since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Entire India stands by Union govt on this tragedy: MDMK leader Vaiko on Pahalgam attack
Chennai, April 28: Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko on Monday criticised the accusations that the Pahalgam terror attack was a result of an intelligence failure.
India needs strong action to prevent Pahalgam-like attacks in the future: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, April 28: National Conference President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday strongly condemned the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, asserting that India demands decisive action to ensure such attacks never recur.
From Kupwara to Kathua, people came out to protest: CM Omar Abdullah on Pahalgam attack
Jammu, April 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that for the first time, the people of the country are united, and this unity is needed to end militancy and terrorism.
Pak resorts to unprovoked firing on J&K LoC, Indian Army gives befitting reply
Jammu, April 28: For the fourth day running on Monday, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said,
Punish guilty, don't alienate people: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, April 27: J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, said on Sunday that the country must wage a decisive fight against terrorism, but cautioned against alienating innocent people.
PM Modi vows 'harshest response' to Pahalgam terror attack, assures justice for victims
New Delhi, April 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday issued a stern warning to the terrorists responsible for the attack on innocent tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, assuring that the perpetrators and conspirators of this heinous act will face the harshest response.
Civilian shot by gunmen succumbs, 10 terrorist houses demolished in Kashmir
Srinagar, April 27: A social activist, who was shot at by unknown gunmen in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.
Divya Dutta expresses solidarity and grief over Pahalgam attack: We stand by our country
Mumbai, April 27: In the wake of the tragic Pahalgam attack, actress Divya Dutta expressed her deep condolences, calling the incident heartbreaking.
The Third Eye: Terror attack in Pahalgam calls for a new strategic response
New Delhi: The massacre of 26 Hindu tourists and injuring of many others at Pahalgam on April 22, by a group of 4 Pak-directed terrorists - three from Pakistan and a local- who appeared from the adjoining jungle wearing army fatigues and carrying automatic rifles, compel a review of the counter-terror strategy of India to make it a multi-prong response that would create an effective long-term deterrent for Pakistan.
Residences of LeT commanders, Pahalgam attack suspects demolished across Kashmir
Srinagar, April 26: Security forces have intensified their crackdown on Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and suspects linked to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22. In a series of targeted actions, multiple houses of active terrorists across South Kashmir were demolished overnight as part of the counterterrorism operations, sources said.
Pahalgam terror attack: 31-year-old resident of Tamil Nadu in critical condition at ICU in AIIMS trauma centre
New Delhi, April 25: A 31-year-old resident of Tamil Nadu who sustained gunshot injuries in the Pahalgam terror attack is currently in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on a ventilator under close medical supervision in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) trauma centre.
Pahalgam attack, stark reminder of world's brokenness, wounded nation's soul: Delhi Diocese
New Delhi, April 25: Condemning all forms of violence, the Diocese of Delhi on Friday called the Pahalgam terror attack a stark reminder of the world's brokenness, which wounded the nation's soul.
Maintain high vigil in wake of Pahalgam attack: Haryana Chief Secy
Chandigarh, April 25: In the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining peace, harmony, and brotherhood in the state.
CPI cautions govt against giving terrorism a Hindu-Muslim colour
New Delhi, April 25: The CPI on Friday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack but cautioned the government against viewing terrorism as a communal or Hindu-Muslim issue.
Govt should act in national interest, not engage in campaign: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana
Mumbai, April 25: Shiv Sena(UBT) in its mouthpiece Saamana on Friday said that the government should take quick action in the national interest in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, and not engage in a campaign, indirectly mentioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Bihar.