See Day 1 here and here. Round up of Pakistan reports here. Go safely under God’s hand, Dron, wherever you are.
The 26 dead included two foreigners and two locals, a high ranking official said without getting into details.
Baisaran, about six kilometres from the resort town of Pahalgam, is an expansive meadow ringed by dense pine forests and mountains and a favourite with visitors from across the country and the world.
Armed terrorists came into the grassland, dubbed 'mini Switzerland', and started firing at tourists milling around eateries, taking pony rides or just picnicking, officials and eyewitnesses said.
Apr 24, 2025, 8:16 AM IST
Indian Army has launched a joint search operation with the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Poonch's Lasana forest area to nab terrorists
Apr 24, 2025, 8:06 AM IST
"That is exactly what went on when October 7th 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. It was directed specifically against Jews and not only against Jews, but among the most liberal Jews who were most prone to wanting peace and normalcy with the Gaza Strip. Targeting a vacation resort, middle-class Hindus, it is evident that the Pakistanis are trying the same tactic now. It should be no more successful for Pakistan than it was for Hamas. And frankly, it's now the duty of India to do to Pakistan and to Pakistan's ISI what Israel did to Hamas. It's time to wipe out the leadership of the ISI to treat them as a designated terror group and demand that every country that is an ally of India, every country that is an ally of the world's largest democracy, do the same..." says Michael Rubin, former Pentagon official and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
Apr 23, 2025, 11:22 PM IST
The CCS decided upon the following measures:
(1) The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support to cross border terrorism.
(2)The Attari Integrated Check Post (ICP) will be closed with immediate effect. Those who have crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before May 1, 2025.
(3) Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme visas. Any SVES visas issued in the past to Pakistani nationals are deemed cancelled. Any Pakistani nationals, currently in India under SVES visa, have 48 hours to leave India..."
Apr 23, 2025, 10:34 PM IST
The world has come in support of India and mourned over death of 28 innocents killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, but Canada has not yet officially condemned or issued any statement on the gory attack.
Many Khalistan-supporting Sikhs have made their residence in Canada, even becoming citizens, while continuing to meddle in events back home. Apr 23, 2025, 9:26 PM IST
India will be withdrawing its own Defence/Navy/Air Advisors from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Apr 23, 2025, 8:43 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir police has announced a bounty of Rs 20 lakh to anyone who provides concrete and useful information about terrorists.
Apr 23, 2025, 7:56 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir
Hundreds of suspects have been detained in Jammu and Kashmir, probe underway
Apr 23, 2025, 5:51 PM IST
Security agencies released photographs of the suspected terrorists involved in the brutal attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed 28 lives. The names of the terrorists are Aadil Guree, Aasif Shaikh , Suleman Shah and Abu Talha. The terrorists used code names - Moosa, Yunus and Asif.
Photo of the four miscreants at that time at the link, all in dark, Western civilian, long-sleeved shirts and slacks or cargo pants, harnesses with pockets filled with magazines (?), and their trigger fingers carefully laid along the side of whatever their guns (rifles? but three don’t seem to have shoulder stocks, so I’m confused) instead of on the trigger. The training we’ve been doing in Iraq and Afghanistan has had at least that one beneficial aspect — fewer are being killed accidentally because the bad guys know that serious military are careful about that.
Pahalgam Attack: Security Forces Detain Over 1400 Suspects, Probe Underway
[Oneindia] A day after cowardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives and left several injured, security forces initiated an extensive crackdown. According to the reports, over 250 overground workers (OGWs) linked to terror groups have been detained in South Kashmir. Additionally, around 1,200 suspects of terrorism-related activities have been apprehended throughout Kashmir.
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Indus Water Treaty Suspended: Major Pakistani Cities to Face Water and Power Blackouts
[OneIndia] The suspension of this long-standing treaty marks a significant escalation, as it will halt the flow of water from the Indus river system-which includes the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers-into Pakistan. These rivers are vital to Pakistan's water supply, supporting tens of millions of people.
India Scales Down Diplomatic Ties With Pakistan After Pahalgam Attack: Echoes of 26/11
[Oneindia] In the aftermath of the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir-where over two dozen tourists were killed and several injured-India has launched a sharp diplomatic offensive. New Delhi has announced a significant reduction in diplomatic mission strength, bringing down the number of officials in both Indian and Pakistani High Commissions from 55 to 30. This move signals a severe downgrade in bilateral ties without a complete diplomatic rupture.
Scaling down diplomatic staff, particularly Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors, is a serious diplomatic signal. By declaring them 'persona non grata', India is essentially accusing these officials of actions incompatible with diplomatic norms-commonly implying espionage, subversion, or indirect support to terrorism. This is not just administrative downsizing but a strategic message: that normal diplomacy cannot continue alongside terror.
The move to cut staff strength reflects India's stance of "Terror and Talks Cannot Go Hand-in-Hand." It leaves a bare minimum of diplomatic personnel, primarily for consular and essential services, while cutting off backchannel or informal communication avenues that often operate through military attachés.
Saifullah Khalid, LeT Terrorist And TRF Commander, Identified As Mastermind Of Pahalgam Terror Attack
April 23, 2025, 16:48 [IST]
[OneIndia] The Jammu and Kashmir Police are receiving support from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy for the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for this attack. This incident has raised significant concerns about cross-border terrorism.
Army sources have identified Saifullah Khalid, a top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack. Known also as Saifullah Kasuri, he is believed to have been planning this assault for two months. During this period, he reportedly visited Pakistani Army camps twice to coordinate the attack.
Saifullah is closely associated with Hafiz Saeed, the chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba, and serves as his deputy. He is credited with founding both TRF and People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), which are considered proxies for Lashkar. His ties with Hafiz Saeed and alleged coordination with Pakistani military elements highlight concerns about state-backed terrorism against India.
Two Pakistani Terrorists Eliminated By Indian Army in Baramulla LoC Operation, Two AKs, Pistol, IED Recovered
April 23, 2025, 10:08 [IST]
[Oneindia] In a major success for the Indian Army, two Pakistani terrorists have been killed in an encounter during Operation Tikka in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 23, 2025. The infiltration attempt was thwarted along the Line of Control (LoC) when security forces intercepted the terrorists attempting to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan at Uri Nala in Baramulla, located in north Kashmir.
During the intense firefight, the terrorists were eliminated, and the security forces recovered significant war-like stores, including two AK rifles, one pistol, and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The operation is still ongoing as the Indian Army continues to secure the region and assess the situation.
Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter Between Security Force & Terrorists Breaks Out In Kulgam
April 23, 2025, 18:19 [IST]
[OneIndia] An encounter broke out between security personnel and terrorists in the Tangmarg region of South Kashmir's Kulgam district. The gun battle happened during a search operation, and hunt for terrorists that killed 26 people in Pahalgam on Tuesday.
According to reports, police reacted to a tip about unusual movements prompted a strict cordon around the location. As searches were conducted, security forces faced heavy gunfire, leading to an ongoing exchange of fire.
The area has been sealed off by security forces to contain the situation. Additional reinforcements have been dispatched to the scene to support ongoing operations.
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[NINANEWS] Detachments of the General Directorate of Security and Discipline of the Popular Mobilization Forces overthrew today, Thursday, two members of ISIS, in Nineveh.
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