Pahalgam Terror Attack Live Updates: During a special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed profound regret over the recent Pahalgam attack, stating, “This incident has impacted the entire country. We have witnessed several such attacks in the past, but an attack of this scale in Baisaran has not occurred for 21 years. I am at a loss for words to apologize to the families of the deceased… As the host, it was my responsibility to ensure the safety of tourists, and I failed in that duty. I do not know how to seek an apology.”
In the same session, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary emphasised the importance of safeguarding Kashmiri students and citizens. “This house appeals to the government to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of Kashmiri students and citizens, whether they are within J&K or traveling outside. The government must take all necessary actions to prevent any harassment, discrimination, or intimidation,” he stated.
The government has issued a stern warning to Pakistani nationals residing in India, stating that those who fail to leave the country by the designated deadlines will face arrest, prosecution, and possible jail terms of up to three years or fines of up to Rs 3 lakh, or both. The ultimatum follows the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in an attack allegedly linked to Pakistan-based terrorists.
What has happened so far: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs, under the direction of Home Minister Amit Shah, has called on state governments to ensure that no Pakistani national remains in India beyond the deadline. Following Shah’s directive, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan conducted a video conference with chief secretaries of states, emphasizing the need for strict enforcement of the order.
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Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: 15 Pakistanis on short-term visas deported from Mumbai
Police deported 15 Pakistani nationals who were in Mumbai on short-term visas (STVs), officials confirmed on Monday. This action follows the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Additionally, two more Pakistani citizens currently in Mumbai for medical treatment will be deported within the next two days, according to a senior police official.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pak foreign minister promises ‘appropriate steps’ to protect its right
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, vowed on Monday to take “all appropriate steps” to protect Pakistan’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty, which India suspended following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Dar chaired a high-level meeting on the treaty, attended by Minister for Law and Justice and Water Resources Azam Nazeer Tarar, Attorney General Mansoor Awan, and other senior officials and technical experts, as stated by the Foreign Office.
He emphasised that the treaty is crucial for regional stability and must be upheld, pointing out that the waters of the Indus River System are essential for Pakistan’s 240 million citizens. Dar condemned India’s efforts to “weaponise” water. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that all options would be explored to ensure the uninterrupted flow of rivers allocated to Pakistan under the treaty.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Rajnath Singh briefs PM Modi on security situation in Kashmir
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives on April 22.
The meeting between Singh and Modi lasted nearly 40 minutes, although no official statement was issued. During his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address on Sunday, PM Modi reaffirmed the nation’s resolve against terrorism, saying, “The entire world stands with 140 crore Indians in our fight against terrorism. I assure the affected families that justice will be delivered.”
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Pakistan has placed its military on high alert following India’s firm stance on pursuing those responsible for the Pahalgam attack.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: ‘Response first, accountability on govt later,’ says Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said that the immediate focus should be on the Centre’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack, adding that questions of government accountability for any possible lapses could be taken up at a later stage.
“In my opinion, a response should be given, and there should be a message in that response– if you commit such acts, you cannot do so free of cost, and that era is over. This is the price to pay – and tomorrow, the price will be greater. “If that message is not given, such incidents will continue to occur,” Tharoor said about the attack that killed 26 innocent people.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pak defence minister says Indian incursion was imminent after terror attack
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday said that an Indian “incursion was imminent” following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly of tourists.
In an interview with Reuters, Asif stated, “We have reinforced our forces because it is something which is imminent now. In such a situation, some strategic decisions must be made and those decisions have been taken.”
The minister further noted that Pakistan remained on “high alert” and emphasised that its nuclear arsenal would only be used if there were a “direct threat to our existence”.
Asif’s remarks come as the Indian government signals preparations for a strong response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, which has once again destabilized the fragile peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Govt fact-checks social media claims of ‘confidential docs’ leak
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has warned that several pro-Pakistan social media accounts are spreading false claims about the alleged leak of “confidential documents” concerning the Indian Army’s preparedness. In a post on X, PIB Fact Check categorically dismissed these documents as “fake”.
The clarification comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, where militants killed 26 people, mostly tourists, at Baisaran meadow in south Kashmir.
PIB Fact Check in its post on X said, “Pro-Pakistan social media accounts are falsely claiming that confidential documents related to the preparedness of the #indianarmy have been leaked. #pibfactcheck These documents are #fake Please avoid sharing unverified information and rely only on official sources from the Government of India for accurate information”.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Cong distances itself from pro-Pak statements by some party leaders
Following a controversy over Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s remarks on war with Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh clarified that statements made by “some leaders” do not represent the party’s official position.
“The Congress Working Committee met on April 24, 2025, and passed a resolution condemning the brutal terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam two days earlier. Subsequently, on April 25, 2025, the Congress President and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha attended an all-party meeting to present the party’s views. Some Congress leaders have since made statements to the media. They speak for themselves and do not reflect the views of the Indian National Congress. At this extremely sensitive time, there must be no ambiguity: only the CWC resolution, and the views expressed by Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Shri Rahul Gandhi, and authorised AICC office-bearers, represent the official position of the INC,” Jairam Ramesh posted on X.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Tharoor on China backing Pakistan
On China’s statement of backing Pakistan on ‘neutral probe’ offer, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor told PTI, “I think the government has to answer how it will deal with such things but we don’t need to be intimidated by these things. We have our own capacity.”
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: New video of attack surfaces
A disturbing video from the Pahalgam terror attack has surfaced on social media showing a man on zipline accidentally recording when militants started shooting. Gunshots can be heard in the video and people can be seen running in panic.
Another horrific footage of #pahalgamterroristattack.
— Bharggav Roy 🇮🇳 (@Bharggavroy) April 28, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Over 1000 Indians return from Pakistan
More than 1,000 Indians have returned home from Pakistan through the Wagah border over the past six days after their visits were abruptly cut short due to visa cancellations following the Pahalgam terror attack, an official said on Monday. “Over 1,000 Indians have crossed back into India via the Wagah border in the last six days. Similarly, by Monday, more than 800 Pakistanis had also returned home,” a government official told PTI.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: MP Manoj Kumar urges PM to convene special Parliament session
Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha has written to PM Modi requesting to convene a special session of Parliament to address the challenges to National Unity and Citizen Security.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Rajnath Singh briefs PM Modi on security preparedness
A day after meeting CDS General Anil Chauhan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at PM Modi’s residence to brief him on security preparedness following the Pahalgam terror attack. Singh discussed key military decisions to counter Pakistan with the CDS in the light of April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Border closure likely to hit dry fruit imports from Afghanistan; increase in prices likely
India’s imports of dry fruits such as almonds, raisins, dried apricots and pistachios from Afghanistan are likely to be disrupted following the closure of land borders amid rising tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, exporters said. The disruption is expected to drive up domestic prices of these commodities.
In response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, India implemented several measures, including the immediate closure of the Attari land-transit post, a key route for the movement of certain goods.
In retaliation, Pakistan announced a complete suspension of all trade with India, including the movement of goods to and from third countries through its territory. This decision may also impact India’s exports to Afghanistan.
Exporters noted that Afghanistan is a major supplier of dry fruits to India and New Delhi also sources similar goods from Islamabad, raising concerns about supply disruptions and potential price increases in the Indian market.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Farmer leader Naresh Tikait calls Indus Waters Treaty action wrong; brother Rakesh Tikait disagress
While talking to ANI, farmer leader Naresh Tikait said that Centre’s move of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan was “a wrong decision”. “The treaty should have continued. We are against this. We are farmers and every farmer needs water,” ANI quoted Tikait as saying.
After the statement, brother of Naresh Tikait, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that what his brother said was not with bad intentions. “A lot of people from the Press were questioning him about the issue (Indus Waters Treaty)…There is no such intention. We are with the government and our armed forces on this issue. Strict decisions should be taken and we will stand with them,” he said.
#watch | Karnal, Haryana: On farmer leader Naresh Tikait’s statement, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait says “A lot of people from the Press were questioning him about the issue (Indus Water Treaty)…There is no such intention. We are with the government and our armed forces on this… https://t.co/hzYhZp6ouh pic.twitter.com/iLo6JzDWgz
— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: India’s military spending was almost 9 times higher than that of Pak in 2024
A study released by Swedish think-tank SIPRI has revealed that India spent nine times higher than Pakistan on military expenditure in 2024. The study comes amid growing tensions between the two nations over the Pahalgam terror attack.
India’s military expenditure, the fifth largest globally, grew by 1.6 per cent to USD 86.1 billion while Pakistan’s spent USD 10.2 billion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
The top five military spenders — the United States, China, Russia, Germany and India — accounted for 60 per cent of the global total, with combined spending of USD 1635 billion, it said.
China’s military expenditure increased by 7.0 per cent to an estimated USD 314 billion, marking three decades of consecutive growth, the study noted.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Congress issues gag order for its leaders
According to reports, the Congress has issued a gag order for its party leaders. The move comes in the wake of some pro-Pakistan statements from a few Congress leaders.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Cong for its leaders ‘demeaning’ statements
On the statements made by some Congress leaders’ regarding Pahalgam terror attack, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “Are Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge not able to control their party?… Everyone is given the freedom to speak whatever they want to. All their statements are being misused in Pakistan. There is a media campaign running… When the nation should speak in a common tone, Congress leaders are demeaning the country in front of Pakistan. What are you (Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge) doing?… Were any questions asked to Siddaramaiah? Has anyone been told to issue a public apology?… We condemn this attitude…”
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Lucknow police books folk singer under sedition charges
Lucknow police have filed a sedition case against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore following a complaint against her provocative social media posts. The posts allegedly targeted a specific faith community after the Pahalgam terror attack and claimed that they could threaten national unity.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad
“I would like to acknowledge that the leaders of the Congress party and its president are standing with the government, in fact Rahul Gandhi has issued a statement affirming this. This is a sign of a strong democracy. When the country faces a tense situation, we must stand united,” BJP‘s Ravi Shankar Prasad.
He added, “However, some leaders of the Congress party have been making major statements, and this has become a pattern, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that there is no need for war. When such statements are made by senior leaders, they are picked up and used by the Pakistani media. This is shameful to those who lost their lives.”
VIDEO | Delhi: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) on Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s ‘no need of war’ remark,
“I would like to acknowledge that the leaders of the Congress party and its president are standing with the government, in fact Rahul Gandhi has issued a statement… pic.twitter.com/DgJEuEV2f0
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 28, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Congress leader Saifuddin Soz
Congress leader Saifuddin Soz has backed Pakistan’s stance on the Pahalgam terror attack.
“For Pakistan, the water is very important for irrigation and drinking purposes. If the river water cannot be diverted, the states of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir will be totally submerged. The Indus Water Treaty has survived the wars between India and Pakistan. This water treaty is a lifeline for Pakistan. If Pakistan takes a stand that they are not involved in the Pahalgam attack, then we should accept Pakistan’s word,” Soz had said.
Jammu and Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack Live: BJP slammed Soz after his ‘Indus is Pak’s lifeline’ remark
The BJP has launched a scathing attack on Saifuddin Soz after he urged not to divert the Indus water as it is “Pakistan’s lifeline”. He also said that the government must accept Pakistan’s claims that it had no role in the terror attack.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: “Ask PM what answer should be given to Pakistan”, says Farooq Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Chief Farooq Abdullah said that one should ask PM Modi what answers should be given to Pakistan after the dastardly terror attack on the Valley that killed at least 26 people.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Omar Abdullah Expresses Regret Over Pahalgam Attack at Special Assembly Session
During a special assembly session addressing the recent Pahalgam attack, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep regret, stating, “This incident has affected the entire country. We have witnessed many such attacks in the past, but an attack of this scale hasn’t occurred in Baisaran for 21 years. I find myself at a loss for words in apologizing to the families of the victims… As the host, it was my responsibility to ensure the safety of tourists, and I failed in that duty. I do not know how to offer my apologies.”
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Omar Abdullah says couldn’t save tourists despite being CM
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his regret in the Assembly, stating that despite being in office, he couldn’t save the tourists who were victims of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Abdullah reflected on the incident with a heavy heart, acknowledging the tragedy that claimed 26 lives, and reiterated the need for stronger measures to prevent such attacks in the future.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Omar Abdullah Reads Names of Pahalgam Attack Victims in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah honored the victims of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by reading out their names during a special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. The National Conference moved a resolution condemning the attack, which resulted in the tragic loss of 26 lives. Abdullah’s gesture highlighted the gravity of the attack and paid tribute to the victims.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: BJP MP Dubey Predicts Kashmir’s Return to India, Says Pakistan Will Break
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, speaking at an event in Deoghar, Jharkhand on Monday, reiterated his strong stance on Kashmir, declaring that it would “definitely come back to India.” He also claimed that Pakistan would eventually be divided into separate entities such as Balochistan, Pakhtunistan, and Punjab. “If this does not happen, then you can say that BJP gave a false assurance. This is Prime Minister Modi’s guarantee,” Dubey asserted.
Dubey further condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, calling it “extremely unfortunate” and spoke out against Pakistani nationals marrying Indian citizens. He suggested that such marriages needed closer scrutiny, especially those who supported Pakistan in killing Indian nationals. “Those who supported Pakistan in killing our people, or those who supported them in the name of marrying Indians, must be taken action upon,” he added.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Congress MLA Sparks Row by Questioning Victims’ Account of Pahalgam Terror Attack
After Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s remarks opposing war with Pakistan, senior Maharashtra Congress MLA Vijay Waddetiwar has stirred controversy with his comments on the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Waddetiwar questioned the victims’ accounts that terrorists asked about their religion before opening fire.
“The government must take responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. Terrorists do not have the time to ask about religion. Some say this did not happen. Terrorists have no caste or religion. Identify the guilty and take action,” Waddetiwar told reporters.
Responding to Siddaramaiah’s “no war” comments, Waddetiwar said, “If the government is ready for war, then do it.” He also criticized the government’s talk of stopping Pakistan’s water, claiming it would take decades.
Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah stressed strengthening security in Kashmir rather than going to war. His remarks drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders like Sambit Patra, who accused the Congress of echoing Pakistan’s narrative.
The Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people, is among the deadliest since the 2019 Pulwama attack. Following the incident, India announced tough diplomatic measures against Pakistan.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Panel to Convene Amid Heightened Focus on Defence Issues
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence is scheduled to meet today at 3 pm in the Parliament House Annexe to discuss key matters related to national security.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Assembly Unites in Grief Over Pahalgam Attack
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday unanimously condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and endorsed the Union Government’s diplomatic measures announced after the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting. During a special session, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary moved a resolution calling the April 22 attack an assault on Kashmiriyat, constitutional values, and national unity. The Assembly paid tribute to the 26 victims and saluted the bravery of Shaheed Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who sacrificed his life saving tourists. The resolution affirmed full solidarity with victims and support for the Centre’s strong action against cross-border terrorism.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Pays Tribute to Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly observed a two-minute silence on Monday to pay tribute to the 26 victims killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather condemned the attack on innocent tourists and expressed condolences to the victims’ families. During the special session, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary presented a resolution on behalf of the government, expressing shock and sorrow over the barbaric attack. The assault, which took place on April 22 at Baisaran in Pahalgam, claimed the lives of 26 individuals, mostly tourists from other states.
