New Delhi: In response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have stepped up their crackdown on terrorists and their supporters. Over the past 48 hours, security forces have demolished the homes of six terrorists, while search operations are ongoing to “dismantle the terror ecosystem.”
Top developments following the Pahalgam terror attack:
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Security forces conducted raids at over 60 locations in Srinagar on Saturday, according to a Jammu and Kashmir Police spokesperson. Anantnag district has installed mobile checkpoints to monitor suspicious activities.
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Uttar Pradesh Police reported that all Pakistani nationals on short-term visas, except one individual, have been deported following directives from the Centre. DGP Prashant Kumar confirmed the completion of the deportation process.
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DGP Prashant Kumar also instructed officials across Uttar Pradesh to ensure the protection of Kashmiri students, tourists, and vendors to prevent any backlash incidents.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Pakistan People’s Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his inflammatory comments about the Indus Water Treaty. Sarma reiterated that under PM Modi, India will eliminate terrorism wherever it exists.
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FBI chief Kash Patel extended condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam attack, pledging continued support from the United States to India in the fight against terrorism.
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh blamed security lapses for the attack, demanding in an all-party meeting that Prime Minister Modi take strong action against the perpetrators.
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Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar reflected on the Pahalgam tragedy, linking it to unresolved tensions from the 1947 Partition, asking if such tragedies are consequences of historical divisions.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the attack during a phone call with Prime Minister Modi, stressing the importance of regional cooperation to counter terrorism.
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Ashanya Dwivedi, the wife of a Pahalgam victim, demanded martyr status for her husband, highlighting his bravery during the attack that helped save others’ lives.
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Jammu and Kashmir ministers were dispatched to various states to coordinate with local governments and ensure the safety of Kashmiri residents amid concerns of harassment following the attack.
