Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

On what would have been Lt Vinay Narwal’s 27th birthday, his widow Himanshi Narwal urged the nation to reject hatred and uphold peace, days after the Navy officer was killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam. “We don’t want people going against Muslims or Kashmiris. We want peace and only peace,” she said, as a blood donation camp was held in his memory in Haryana’s Karnal.

In a firm response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted the Indian armed forces full freedom to determine the nature and timing of retaliatory action. Chairing a high-level security meeting, PM Modi vowed a decisive blow to terrorism and hinted at Pakistan's role, warning that the punishment for the perpetrators would be "beyond their imagination." The government has also initiated steps to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, marking a significant diplomatic escalation.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that an Indian military incursion is imminent, prompting Islamabad to reinforce its forces. While India blames Pakistani nationals for the attack, Pakistan has denied involvement and offered to participate in a neutral investigation.

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, called for an end to dialogue with Pakistan and urged the Indian government to take strong action to prevent future attacks. “How can we face the families of the victims? The nation demands deterrent measures, not just symbolic actions,” Abdullah stated, condemning Pakistan’s role in promoting violence. He also reaffirmed the region’s rejection of the two-nation theory, emphasizing unity among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians.

Over 1,000 Indians have returned home via the Wagah border over the past six days after their visas were cancelled in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. In a reciprocal move, Pakistan also revoked Indian visas and suspended cross-border transit, affecting long-term visa holders and OCI cardholders. Tensions escalated after India shut the Attari check post and cancelled all valid visas issued to Pakistani nationals, with only medical visas allowed until April 29.