The encounter took place during a search operation in the area of Chhatru by security forces. Additional forces have been deployed & the operation to neutralise the terrorists is going.
Terrorists opened fire and killed at least 28 people, mostly tourists, in what was the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.
The attack in Pahalgam area of J&K’s Anantnag district, occurred earlier Tuesday. Northern Army Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar is reportedly on his way to Srinagar from Udhampur.
In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan handle said that the terrorist attack on tourists was a dastardly and inhuman act which must be condemned unequivocally.
Siddaramaiah says he held an emergency meeting with state officials to coordinate response efforts. This came after it was reported that tourists from Karnataka were among those injured.
In a post on X, Shah said that he had briefed PM Modi on the incident and that he will be travelling to Srinagar soon to hold an urgent security review meeting with all the agencies.
Eyewitnesses recall heavily armed terrorists walking out of the woods of Baisaran, a meadow atop a hill in Pahalgam, surrounding a group of 40 tourists, and firing indiscriminately.
The PM, who is currently in Jeddah, spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah following the incident and asked him to take suitable steps. At least 25 people killed in attack on tourists.
Political leaders across parties have strongly condemned the firing incident reported in the south of Kashmir, calling it an attack on peace and the region's tourism sector.
Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
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