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J-K: Labourer shot, injured by terrorists in Pulwama, days after terror attack in Ganderbal

Terrorists injured a labourer in Batgund Tral, Pulwama. This follows a recent attack in Ganderbal district where a doctor and six construction workers were killed. NC President Farooq Abdullah condemned the attacks, calling on Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism for better relations with India. Security personnel are investigating the recent incident.

EAM Jaishankar's Pakistan trip: The reason behind the visit as the world watches

India-Pakistan Relation: India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Pakistan this month for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit. This will be the first visit by an Indian minister in nine years. Jaishankar's visit aims to participate in the multilateral SCO event, not to discuss India-Pakistan bilateral relations. The visit will be closely watched by both domestic and international observers.

Congress alleges PM-Pakistan Defence Minister synchronised their remarks on Article 370

The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having a 'jugalbandi' with Pakistan's defence minister, following remarks made by the latter during Modi's campaign in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Pramod Tiwari criticized Modi's past interactions with Pakistan and questioned the handling of the Pulwama attack, while highlighting the alliance with National Conference to prevent vote division.

Trade ties with India suspended since 2019 due to 'heavy duties', says Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that trade between Islamabad and New Delhi has been halted since 2019 due to India's imposition of heavy duties on imports from Pakistan after the Pulwama attack. Dar's remarks came in response to a query in the National Assembly about trade challenges with neighboring countries, particularly India. Despite earlier expressions of interest from Pakistan's business community to resume trade, Dar clarified that there are no plans to revive trade relations with India, which have been dormant since 2019.

'Nobody knows if it actually took place…': Revanth Reddy vs Amit Shah over Balakot surgical strikes

Amit Shah slammed Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over his remarks that nobody knows if surgical strikes took place or not. “Their greed for minority vote bank has increased so much that they are criticising surgical strikes,” he said. Asserting that the surgical strike was a key event in Indian military history, he claimed that India became the third country in the world after the United States and Israel which can go into the enemy territory to strike back at those messing up with its borders or armed forces. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy questioned the surgical strike after the Pulwama attack and said that nobody knows if a surgical strike actually took place.'Nobody knows if it actually took place…': Revanth Reddy vs Amit Shah over Balakot surgical strikes

'Nobody knows for sure': Telangana CM Revnath Reddy doubts airstrikes on Pak terror camp post Pulwama attack

Shankar Aiyar is heard advocating the need to show respect to Pakistan while pointing to its nuclear arsenal; Chief Minister Revnath Reddy on Friday raised fresh questions over the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 and the retaliatory airstrikes on a terror hideout in Balakote, deep inside Pakistan.

If needed, we’ll enter Pakistan & strike, says Rajnath Singh on report accusing India of killings on foreign soil

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that if needed, India will enter Pakistan and strike if needed, in response to a media report that the Indian government was allegedly behind the killings of almost 20 individuals in Pakistan. The killings, reportedly part of India's plan to eliminate terrorists living on foreign soil, have largely stopped since Canada and the USA openly accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatists on their soil.

India denies report claiming it assassinated 20 'hostile' individuals in Pakistan since 2019, says its 'false and malicious'

The Indian government is accused of orchestrating nearly 20 targeted killings in Pakistan to eliminate threats to national security, including Khalistani separatists. The alleged operations were reportedly carried out by India's Research & Analysis wing with the help of sleeper cells in the UAE. India has denied all these claims. ET Online was unable to verify them independently.

'Total jokers, out of sync...': Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Congress' MP Anto Antony's 'Pulwama attack' remarks

Thiruvananthapuram: On Congress MP Anto Antony's remark on Pulwama attack, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "Before the 2019 elections, the same senior levels of jokers in Congress, opposition including their newly found friend Arvind Kejriwal said the same thing, mocked the death of soldiers and when Indian Airforce struck the Balakot, the same gang of characters mocked the India Airforce. My request is to ignore what Congress people say as today they have no idea about the future of our nation and the future of our youth, all they want to do is say outrageous things to get attention...Anto Antony is not singular, he represents the Congress ideology of mocking everything good about the nation...I certainly don't think that it is useful for anybody to get bothered about Rahul Gandhi and Anto Anthony or anyone whom I refer to very seriously, are totally jokers and out of the sync as they don't know what the nation wants..."'Total jokers, out of sync...': Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Congress' MP Anto Antony's 'Pulwama attack' remarks

Nation will forever remain indebted to our bravehearts: Amit Shah on Pulwama attack anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have paid tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel who died in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. Shah praised the sacrifices made by the soldiers, who were killed by a suicide bomber. Prime Minister Modi also praised the brave heroes who died in the attack. The attack occurred five years ago, when 40 Indian soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing.

J-K LG pays tributes to Pulwama heroes on fifth anniversary of attack

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, 2019. Sinha honored their courage and sacrifice, stating that the nation will always be grateful for their service. The attack, carried out by a Pakistan-linked suicide bomber, led to retaliatory action by the Indian Air Force on terror camps in Balakot, Pakistan. Security forces, political and social groups, and various organizations have planned events to mark the fifth anniversary of the attack.

5 years of Pulwama attack: Key conspirators based in Pakistan still at large

Five years after the 2019 Pulwama attack, key conspirators, including Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar, remain at large while Pakistan has not responded to India's letter rogatory. The attack, orchestrated by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, resulted in the deaths of 40 CRPF personnel.

Balakot Airstrike Anniversary: When India took revenge for the Pulwama attack deep inside Pak

The Balakot airstrike, conducted by the Indian Air Force on February 26, 2019, in retaliation to the Pulwama terror attack, marks its fifth anniversary. The airstrike targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in Balakot, Pakistan, showcasing India's commitment to national security. The operation was a diplomatic triumph, garnering international support for India's fight against terrorism. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the armed forces and underscores the importance of a proactive stance against terrorism.

Balakot revelations: Ex-Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan tells the story behind 'Qatal ki Raat'

The new book by Ajay Bisaria the former High Commissioner to Pakistan revealed many secrets post-Pulwama attack. In his latest book, 'Anger Management’, he claimed that Paksitan was informed by India of 9 missiles ready to be fired. Fearing an Indian missile attack, Imran Khan desperately attempted to speak with PM Modi to avert a full-blown military crisis. The call was arranged by the then-Pakistani High Commissioner, Sohail Mehmood, who contacted his Counterpart in Delhi. The events unfolded a day after Balakot airstrikes conducted by the IAF on terror hideouts in Pakistan on Feb 26, 2019. The strikes were in retaliation for a terrorist attack on Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on February 14, 2019. The US, UK Envoys in Delhi got back to India's Foreign Secretary to claim that Pakistan was ready to de-escalate the situation. Pakistan was also ready to act on India's dossier, and to seriously address the issue of terrorism. PM Modi in a campaign speech had confirmed that it would have been 'Qatal ki Raat' if Abhinandan not returned.Balakot revelations: Ex-Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan tells the story behind 'Qatal ki Raat'

'Qatal ki Raat': How PM Modi declined Imran Khan’s midnight call

Ex-Indian high commissioner Ajay Bisaria has revealed the inside story of how India's post-Pulwama coercive diplomacy spooked Pakistan, forcing it to rethink its terror policy. The Pakistan government, spooked by 9 Indian missiles apparently pointed at them, reached out to Ajay Bisaria, the Indian high commissioner, to facilitate a conversation between Imran Khan and PM Narendra Modi. Bisaria checked with people in Delhi and got back to the Pakistanis, saying PM Modi wasn’t available at that hour and that any urgent message could be conveyed to the high commissioner himself. Bisaria didn’t hear from them again that night.

UP: Youth arrested in Saharanpur over post threatening 'Pulwama-like' attack

The accused was identified as Mohammed Talha, a resident of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand's Seraikela. He was arrested by Deoband Police over his post on X. A case was also registered against the accused under stringent sections, the police said.

Madrasa student detained from UP's Deoband for threatening 'Pulwama-like' attack on X

The police detained a madrasa student in Deoband for a threatening post on X that read "Bahut Jald Inshallah doosra Pulwama bhi hoga" (very soon there will be a second Pulwama). SP(Rural) of Saharanpur, Sagar Jain, said that a case had been registered against the accused student and he was allowed to go after an interrogation on Wednesday.Madrasa student detained from UP's Deoband for threatening 'Pulwama-like' attack on X

Rahul Gandhi, Ex-J&K Guv Satyapal Malik exchange Pulwama notes

Congress on Wednesday released a YouTube interaction between Rahul Gandhi and former J&K governor Satyapal Malik, in which they exchanged views and concurred on Malik's charge that the 2019 Pulwama attack could have been prevented

BJP held celebrations on a day soldiers died in J&K: RJD MP Manoj Jha

Slamming the BJP for organising a grand welcome ceremony for PM Modi, RJD leader Manoj Jha said, "On a day when our Jawans were martyred, we were also watching celebrations at the BJP office. The nation was watching both visuals together." An Army colonel commanding a battalion, a major of a unit and a deputy superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in the higher reaches of Kokorenag area in the south of the valley on Wednesday. An army jawan was also killed.

Pulwama attack anniversary: Nation remembers martyrs of brave hearts; PM Modi, Home Minister pay tribute

Pulwama attack anniversary 2023: Nation remembers martyrs of deadly attack; PM Modi, Home Minister pay tribute to brave heartsPulwama attack anniversary: Nation remembers martyrs of brave hearts; PM Modi, Home Minister pay tribute

Country salutes brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives: Rajnath Singh on Pulwama attack anniversary

"I pay my tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the terrorist attack at Pulwama in the year 2019. This country salutes the courage and sacrifice made by these soldiers who got martyred. The entire nation stands firmly with their families," Singh tweeted.

Pulwama attack anniversary: PM Modi pays tributes to soldiers who laid down lives

PM Modi tweeted, "Remembering our valorous heroes who we lost on this day in Pulwama. We will never forget their supreme sacrifice. Their courage motivates us to build a strong and developed India."

How another Pulwama-type suicide attack by Pakistanis was thwarted within 10 days of main attack: Book

In the book, Dhillon writes that many people are not aware about a similar suicide attack which had been planned in February 2019 itself where a potential suicide bomber terrorist had made a video showcasing, explosives and other weaponry to indicate his intentions.

J&K: Officials pay homage to 2019 Pulwama attack martyrs at Lethpora Memorial

Martyrs of the 2019 Pulwama attack were paid homage at Martyr’s Memorial Lethpora, Pulwama, on February 14. Officials laid the wreath at the memorial and remembered the ultimate sacrifice of the nation’s Bravehearts. Notably, the Pulwama attack occurred on February 14 2019, killing 40 CRPF Jawans.J&K: Officials pay homage to 2019 Pulwama attack martyrs at Lethpora Memorial

2019 Pulwama attack: 'Why were CRPF personnel denied aircraft,' Congress asks Centre

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP-led Union government of "minimum governance and maximum silence" and asked it to comment on the reported revelations made by former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satypal Malik on the incident.

BJP sought votes in name of Surgical strike, Pulwama attack in 2019 LS polls: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, on June 19, hit out at former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh over his statement on CM seeking votes in the name of religion. CM Bhupesh Baghel said that BJP sought votes in the name of the surgical strike and Pulwama attack.BJP sought votes in name of Surgical strike, Pulwama attack in 2019 LS polls: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

Digvijaya Singh questions surgical strikes, Congress distances from remark, terms it 'personal'

Digvijaya Singh, during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, targeted the Union government, alleging that it gave no proof of surgical strikes though it claimed to have killed many terrorists. Congress on Monday distanced itself on senior party leader Digvijaya Singh's comments on Pulwama, including on the surgical strikes, terming his statement "personal".Digvijaya Singh questions surgical strikes, Congress distances from remark, terms it 'personal'

Rajasthan: Rajyavardhan Rathore hits out at Congress over protest by widows of Pulwama attack victims

Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson Rajyavardhan Rathore on March 10 slammed Congress leaders over protest of widows of Pulwama terror attack victims. “There are many things. The first thing is the behaviour. The CM doesn’t want to meet the families that did sacrifice. Police are taking all possible measures to displace the protesters. They detained protesters at 3 am. The Ministers of Rajasthan government had promised many things during the last rites of Pulwama attack martyrs. Why are they backtracking now? This is wrong. Congress is a false party. They make false promises. That is why they are not meeting Viaranganas,” said Rajyavardhan Rathore.Rajasthan: Rajyavardhan Rathore hits out at Congress over protest by widows of Pulwama attack victims

J&K: House of Pulwama attack accused Ashiq Ahmed Nengroo demolished by authorities

The house of designated terrorist Ashiq Ahmed Nengroo, built on encroached government land, was demolished at the New Colony, Rajpora, Pulwama, on December 10. The designated terrorist was accused in the 2019 Pulwama attack. He was designated a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. J&K: House of Pulwama attack accused Ashiq Ahmed Nengroo demolished by authorities

PM Modi govt should apologise for Pulwama attack: J&K Congress prez Vikar Rasool Wani

"This is the place where 40 CRPF jawans were blown up and martyred. Today, the entire nation is in tears because former governor Satyapal Malik has revealed that the government did not provide them aircraft to travel. If the aircraft had been provided, the jawans would not have been martyred," Wani said.

Pulwama Attack anniversary: Telangana CM questions authenticity of Surgical Strike

On the 3rd anniversary of the Pulwama Attack today. Opposition leaders have targeted the Centre. Telangana CM has questioned the Surgical Strike by the Army. Rahul Gandhi has also said that the nation will not forget the sacrifice of the martyrs.Pulwama Attack anniversary: Telangana CM questions authenticity of Surgical Strike

PM Narendra Modi pays homage to Pulwama attack victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "I pay homage to all those martyred in Pulwama on this day in 2019 and recall their outstanding service to our nation. Their bravery and supreme sacrifice motivates every Indian to work towards a strong and prosperous country."

Police officer shot dead in J-K's Pulwama

Sub-Inspector Farooq Ahmad Mir's body was found in the paddy field near his home. Officials said Mir, a resident of Samboora in Pampore area of the south Kashmir district, was shot dead by terrorists on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.

Pulwama attack anniversary: CRPF pays tribute to martyred jawans

On the 3rd anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack that happened in Jammu and Kashmir, the martyred Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the attack were paid tributes on February 14 in Pulwama. Pulwama attack anniversary: CRPF pays tribute to martyred jawans

On Pulwama attack anniversary, Army chief pays homage to the martyrs

The place of the attack was near Awantipora in Kashmir. Pakistan's hand in the attack became clear when a senior Pakistani official made some admissions at a later stage.

India designates Jaish-e-Mohammad's Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir as terrorist for Pulwama

Forty CRPF personnel were killed in the attack allegedly coordinated by Pakistan-based JeM in Kashmir. The home ministry said in a notification that Alamgir alias Mujahid Bhai is a senior member of the banned terrorist group and is a resident of Bahawalpur in Pakistan.

NDRF DG, CRPF ASI killed in Pulwama attack awarded gallantry medals

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla pinned the medal on Karwal's uniform, while he gave the medal, awarded posthumously, to Lal's wife Sarita Devi during the "Valour Day" of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Sacrifice of CRPF jawans killed in Pulwama attack will not go in vain; will ensure answers: Rahul Gandhi

"We can never forget the martyrs of Pulwama. Their sacrifice and that of their families will not go in vain -- we will ensure answers are given. Jai Hind," Rahul Gandhi tweeted in Hindi.

Police to test slain militant's DNA suspecting him to be an ultra involved in 2019 Pulwama attack

"The picture of one of the killed #terrorists in #AnantnagEncounter on Dec 30th matches with JeM top commander Samir Dar, who was the last surviving terrorist involved in Lethpora #Pulwama #TerrorAttack. We are going for DNA sample matching," the IGP said on Twitter.

Government brought defence policy out of shadow of foreign policy after surgical, air strikes: Amit Shah

The strikes were a determined reply against terror but also a demonstration of the government's resolve to put the nation first, the minister said at the HT Leadership Summit.

Series on 2019 Pulwama attack in the works for SonyLIV, film-maker Onir to director it

Titled 'Pulwama Key No. 1026', the series is based on author and journalist Rahul Pandita's book.

Pulwama attack anniversary: India salutes bravehearts

India salutes Pulwama martyrs on 2 years of the terror attack where 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives.Pulwama attack anniversary: India salutes bravehearts

India, Pakistan issue diplomatic visas to each other after 28 months

A total of seven Pakistani diplomats received assignment visas from India while Pakistan issued visas to 33 Indian officials. As per the media report, India and Pakistan are likely to issue more visas to each other's diplomats. Both countries around the world issue assignment visas to diplomats and embassy staff from other countries.

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3 things nailed Pulwama mastermind: Adidas jacket, Kashmiri lover and a damaged mobile

Intelligence agencies had no clue that the mastermind of the attack, Masood Azhar’s nephew Umar Farooq, had crossed over into Kashmir or that he had been killed in an encounter just a month after Pulwama. So what led the NIA joining the dots? It was Umar Farooq’s love for sportswear and a Kashmiri woman.

Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to CRPF jawans killed in 2019 Pulwama attack

"At Pulwama martyrs memorial, paid tributes to the brave CRPF jawans who were martyred in the cowardly attack. The supreme sacrifice you made for the security of the nation makes our resolve stronger for uprooting the menace of terrorism. My revered tributes to the brave martyrs," Shah tweeted later.

Pulwama terror attack: Farmers at Singhu Border hold candle light march

Amid protest against Centre’s farm laws, farmers held a candle light march at Singhu Border and paid tribute to 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers who died in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. The attack on the CRPF convoy took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on February 14, 2019. A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus. The convoy had 78 buses in which around 2,500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to SrinagarPulwama terror attack: Farmers at Singhu Border hold candle light march

PM Modi remembers Pulwama martyrs, says 'no Indian can forget this day'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Chennai for the inauguration of several infrastructure projects, on Sunday lauded the farmers of Tamil Nadu for “record food grain production and good use of water resources.” The Prime Minister also remembered the CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, 2019, and said that “no Indian can forget this day”. “Two years ago, the Pulwama attack happened. We pay homage to all the martyrs we lost in that attack. We are proud of our security forces. Their bravery will continue to inspire generations,” he said.PM Modi remembers Pulwama martyrs, says 'no Indian can forget this day'

JP Nadda pays tribute to CRPF personnel on 2nd anniversary of Pulwama terror attack

This year marks two years of the Pulwama terror attack. Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) had claimed responsibility for the dastardly terror attack.

Pulwama: Civilians injured in grenade attack

Eight civilians were injured on Saturday in a militant grenade attack in J&K's Pulwama district. Police said the militants tossed a grenade towards a party of the security forces at a bus stand in Tral town which missed its target and exploded on the road. The area was immediately cordoned off for searches to trace the militants. (Text: IANS)Pulwama: Civilians injured in grenade attack

CRPF man killed in Pulwama attack gets President's police medal for gallantry

Only two police personnel have been decorated with the top category President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) this time, CRPF's Lal and late Jharkhand Police ASI Banua Oraon.

Three terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama

Two ultras were killed in the initial stages of the operation, an official said, adding a civilian also sustained injuries during the exchange of fire between the two sides. The third militant put up some resistance before being neutralized by the security forces, he said.

J-K: 12 injured in grenade attack on security forces in Pulwama

12 civilians were injured after terrorists lobbed a grenade on security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday evening, official sources said. Sources said terrorists had targeted a party of police and the CRPF at Kakpora in Pulwama, but the grenade missed and exploded on the road causing splinter injuries to two civilians.J-K: 12 injured in grenade attack on security forces in Pulwama

Pulwama attack: NIA probe report suggests criminal conspiracy by Jaish-e-Mohammad

In a sensational disclosure in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, it has been revealed that the terror attack was a result of a well-planned criminal conspiracy hatched by Pakistan-based leadership of terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad. The National Investigation (NIA) has in its charge sheet has said that JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar, along with his brothers Abdul Rauf Asghar and Ammar Alvi were constantly in touch with the attackers through WhatsApp calls and messages.Pulwama attack: NIA probe report suggests criminal conspiracy by Jaish-e-Mohammad

PM Modi talks of Pakistan's Pulwama confession, evokes 'chhath' on Bihar campaign trail

The prime minister also referred to a video, which has gone viral on the social media, where an old village woman snaps at a journalist who poses her the question "what has Modi done for you?.

Bajwa trembling, Qureshi said India will attack if Abhinandan not released: Pak oppn recalls

Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa's "legs were shaking" while Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told the meeting of parliamentary leaders that India was about to attack their country, said a Pakistani lawmaker as he recounted the events of February 2019 meeting during which Imran Khan government decided to release Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman.Bajwa trembling, Qureshi said India will attack if Abhinandan not released: Pak oppn recalls

India won't forget sacrifice of Pulwama attack brave hearts, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid his tribute to CRPF personnel, who lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on February 14 last year, when their convoy was targeted by a suicide bomber of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit.

Pakistan's Pulwama attack admission could warrant action from international organisations

Despite damage control by the Pakistan Foreign office, the Minister’s remarks were a public admission of the use of terror as an instrument of state policy. Experts are of opinion that the international community must take cognizance of this fact and hold Islamabad responsible.

Pulwama-type attack averted in Kashmir with recovery of 52 kg explosives: Army officials

In a joint search operation launched today in the Karewa area of Gadikal, a hole which was covered by a plastic tank was spotted. On detailed search, a total of 52 Kilograms of explosive have been recovered.

Balakot strikes thwarted JeM plan to release video of Pulwama suicide bomber

“Farooq had then discussed with his handler and Jaish commanders Rouf Asgar and Ammar Alvi, both Pakistanis, on the movement of fighter jets in Kashmir after the Balakot strikes,” said the charge-sheet.

Pulwama terror attack: NIA’s 5,000-page chargesheet names Masood Azhar, brother as masterminds

Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, his brother Abdul Rauf Asghar have reportedly been named as the key conspirators of the 2019 February Pulwama terror attack in the chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Besides these two, the NIA has also named slain terrorist Mohammad Umar Farooq, suicide bomber Adil Ahmed Dar and other top terrorist commanders operating from Pakistan as an accused in the chargesheet. The 5,000-page chargesheet that will be filed before the special NIA court in Jammu also named six arrested accused in the Pulwama terror attack.Pulwama terror attack: NIA’s 5,000-page chargesheet names Masood Azhar, brother as masterminds

Pulwama attack anniversary: Visuals from memorial at Lethpora camp

On February 14 last year, a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was attacked by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber at Lethpora in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Forty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in the attack. A memorial to the 40 CRPF personnel killed inaugurated at the Lethpora camp on Friday.Pulwama attack anniversary: Visuals from memorial at Lethpora camp

Thousands join final journey of slain CRPF soldier in Agra village

Uttar Pradesh Minister for Animal Husbandry S P Singh Baghel represented the state government at the procession.

Uttarakhand CM Rawat pays tribute to slain CRPF jawan in Dehradun

The chief minister laid a wreath on the coffin and commiserated with his family members, saying that the entire country stood by the brave para-military personnel who had sacrificed their lives in the terror assault.

Curfew continues in Jammu, Army stages flag march for second day

"The curfew is being implemented strictly and there is no report of any untoward incident from anywhere," Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, Vivek Gupta told PTI.

Rajasthan government revises ex-gratia to families of CRPF jawans killed in Pulwama attack

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot revised the ex-gratia and relief package for the family members of the five slain soldiers who were from Rajasthan.

In solidarity with forces in defending India's unity, says all party resolution

A meeting of all political parties, including the BJP and the Congress, passed a resolution condemning the terror attack and support being given to it from across the border.

View: US' Afghanistan pull out could be driving up terror in Kashmir

In Kashmir’s killing fields there are far too many other threats which tend to divert attention. Only when a possible trend is detected is it feasible to actively deploy for an intelligence mission as specific as this.

View: Pulwama terror attack is a wake up call

It is inexplicable that after such an attack the government is still diffident to call on China by name to stop its backing Pakistan on the Masood Azhar issue.

'Ready to sacrifice more sons for nation'

Amidst cries and slogans being raised in his village against terrorists, Shyam Narain, father of jawan Ramesh Yadav who was killed on Thursday, was finding it difficult to hold back his tears

'My son will finish his dad's job'

Prasanna Sahoo, 48, who was a head constable of CRPF's 61 Battalion, is survived by his wife Mina, 44, son Jagan, 16, and daughter Roni, 18. He had joined the CRPF in 1995.

A new kind of threat: CRPF DG on Pulwama attack

CRPF director general Rajeev Bhatnagar said that they have been “hit by a new kind of threat” despite taking every precaution.

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In Pulwama terrorist's family, grief for jawans' deaths

Twenty-one-year-old suicide bomber Aadil Ahmad Dar’s uncle Abdul Rashid Dar said he was extremely sorry. “Who would appreciate the killing of any human being in the manner they got killed?” Dar told the TOI on phone.

Mufti’s ‘human touch’ policy led to easing of convoy rules

Until 2002-03, security convoys moved in a box, with civilian traffic kept off the highway while the security vehicles passed.

New threat in J&K: Homegrown suicide bomber

As per a line of thought in Islam that in emerged West Asia, suicide committed in furtherance of jihad is not ‘haraam’ as the suicide attacker is a soldier of Islam,” said a former J&K DGP.

Why car bombs are worrying our forces

IED experts may rig four-five vehicles before returning to their bases, possibly in Pakistan-controlled territory across the LoC. As a counter, security agencies have initiated a manhunt to track down IED specialists.

Response to Pulwama attack: Precision air strikes the favoured option

The military options, short of going to war, could range from 'shallow' ground-based attacks and occupation of some heights along the LoC to restricted but precision air strikes against 'non-state targets' in PoK.

He was on phone when blast took place: Slain jawan's wife

"I later received another phone call, this time from the CRPF control room, informing me about my husband's death in a blast," Neeraj Devi said.

What happened at Pulwama and history of terror attacks on convoys

CRPF has 61 battalions, 48 in Kashmir and 13 in Jammu, besides other formations. The total strength is 65,000.

US asks Pak to freeze funds of designated terror groups, supports actions against JeM

The US Friday asked Pakistan to "freeze without delay" the funds and other financial assets of the UNSC-designated terrorist networks and their leaders.

Copycat Attack: Pulwama similar to recent attack in Iran

Home ministry sources said country security managers should keep an eye on emerging trends in terrorism in the immediate surroundings and sensitise formations as soon as possible.

After Pulwama attack: Military puts all cards on the table

The firepower demonstration is scheduled to go ahead as of now but other options for India range from upping the ante on the Line of Control (LoC) with punishing artillery fire to cross border.

View: J&K police humint holds the answers to Pulwama, and the lessons to be learnt from the tragedy

No doubt J&K Police would have got a whiff of something big about to happen. However, there was clearly nobody around to ‘join the dots’.

Pulwama attack: India needs to take concrete action, says 26/11 hero's father

K Unnikrishnan, the father of 26/11 hero Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, however, said India should restrain from provoking the enemy if it cannot take precautionary measures or a total offensive approach.

Won't forgive, will avenge Pulwama deaths: CRPF

The country's largest paramilitary force put out a tweet from its official handle saying, "We will not forget, we will not forgive."

Forces permitted to choose time and place for future action against terrorists: PM on Pulwama

Without naming Pakistan, he told a public meeting that the attack was an outcome of the neighbouring country's desperation as it is in a bad shape and has been forced to go to different countries with a "begging bowl" to meet even its daily expenses.

No longer a Most Favoured Nation: Will that hurt Pakistan?

Withdrawal of MFN status means India can now enhance customs duties to any level on goods coming from Pakistan.

India to press for early adoption of convention on international terrorism: Jaitley

Briefing reporters after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security convened to discuss the Pulwama terror attack, Jaitley said India had tabled the draft comprehensive convention on international terrorism in the United Nations in 1986.

India summons Pakistan's top envoy, lodges strong protest over Pulwama attack

JeM has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday that left at least 40 CRPF soldiers dead and five others critically wounded.

Navjot Singh Sidhu condemns attack but asks if entire nation can be blamed for handful of people

The cricketer-turned-politician posed, "For a handful of people, can you blame the entire nation and can you blame an individual?"

Movement of convoy of forces in Kashmir valley suspended on Friday

Movement of isolated vehicle is strictly prohibited while movement of Army and CRPF vehicles in the interior, inter-district and intra-district in the valley is also banned on Friday, the official said.

Curfew in Jammu city after protests over Pulwama attack, Army asked to help

According to officials, there was complete bandh in Jammu city and there was no traffic on roads and all shops and markets were closed.

Rajnath leaves for J-K; to asses situation, pay respect to jawans killed in terror attack

During the visit, the home minister will take part in a high-level meeting in Srinagar to be attended by Governor Satya Pal Malik and top civil, police and other security officials.

44 dead in J&K’s deadliest attack, convoy had 78 buses with 2,500 jawans

This was one of the deadliest attacks in the 30-year-long militancy in the state. Nineteen personnel had died in 2016 when terrorists attacked in Uri.

Pakistani minister's admission revealed truth of Pulwama attack, silenced govt critics: Rajnath Singh

Forty Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed on February 14, 2019, when a jeep laden with explosives had hit a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel on the Jammu- Srinagar highway at Lethpora in Pulwama.

Effective response to Pulwama attack showed India can take strong decisions for its troops: Amit Shah

On February 14, 2019, a CRPF bus, which was part of a convoy of 78 vehicles, was targeted between Jammu and Srinagar by a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suicide bomber who rammed his explosives-laden car into it, killing 39 personnel on board and one trooper on the ground, who was tasked with road-sanitisation duty.