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Pulwama terror attack LIVE updates: China again declines to back India's bid at UN to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist
Banned terrorist organisation, allegedly backed by Pakistan, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has claimed responsibility for the attack in the Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district
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JUST IN | Foreign Secretary summoned the Pakistan High Commissioner to the Ministry of External Affairs today and issued a very strong demarche in connection with the terrorist attack in Pulwama, news agency ANI has reported.
JUST IN | Foreign Secretary summoned the Pakistan High Commissioner to the Ministry of External Affairs today and issued a very strong demarche in connection with the terrorist attack in Pulwama, news agency ANI has reported.
"Conspirators of Pulwama attack will be punished, our neighbouring country has forgotten that this is a new India. Pakistan is going through an economic crisis; Pakistan is roaming around with its begging bowl but it’s not getting help from the world," said PM Modi in Jhansi
JUST IN | Curfew has been imposed in Jammu, sources have suggested.
"Our brave soldiers have sacrificed their lives and these sacrifices will not go in vain.The valour of our security forces has been witnessed by the country and there can be no one in our country who doubts their valour and bravery", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Jhansi
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Home Minister Rajnath Singh will reach Srinagar shortly. He will pay his last respects to CRPF jawans who were martyred in Pulwama and chair a high level meeting to review the security situation in the wake of yesterday’s attack.
"My earnest appeal to Rajnath Singh ji to please issue directions to all state governments to take special care in areas/colleges/institutions where Kashmiris are residing/studying. They are soft targets in a surcharged atmosphere.": Omar Abdullah
Curfew in Jammu city after protests over Pulwama attack
Curfew has been imposed in Jammu city as a precautionary measure following massive protests over the terror attack in Pulwama, officials said.
The Army has been requested to help the administration in maintaining law and order and conduct flag marches, they said.
The IAS Association of Uttarakhand will contribute one day's salary to the family members of the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in Pulwama attack. The amount will be sent to the CRPF Headquarters in Delhi. (ANI)
The movement of convoy of security forces in Kashmir Valley was suspended on Friday apprehending law and order situation, a day after an audacious attack on a bus killed 40 CRPF personnel, officials told PTI.
"It is condemnable, it's a cowardly act. It needs a permanent solution through dialogue, how long will the Jawans sacrifice their lives? How long will the bloodshed continue? People who do this must be punished. Hurling abuses won't help.": Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu
China has once again declined to back India's appeal to list the Pakistan-based terror group's chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN.
"China has noted the reports of suicide terrorist attack. We are deeply shocked by this attack. We express deep condolences and sympathy to the injured and bereaved families," spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Geng Shuang said during a media briefing on Friday. (PTI)
Home Minister Rajnath Singh accompanied by Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, leaves for Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
UP govt announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia to families of 12 jawans
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakhs each to the families of the 12 CRPF jawans of the state killed in the Pulwama terror attack, said an official.
The government has also announced job to one member of each soldier's family besides naming the link road in their native village after the martyrs, the spokesman said.
Directives have also been issued to ensure that the last rites of the jawans are performed with full state honours in which one minister of the state government besides DM and SSP remain present as representatives of the government, the official said.
China has condemned the Pulwama terror attack and said it was deeply shocked over the incident and firmly opposed to terrorism (CNN News18)
The Punjab Assembly on Friday strongly condemned the terror attack in Pulwama district in which at least 37 CRPF personnel were killed and passed a resolution for adjournment of the proceedings of the House for the day.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said going ahead with the inauguration of the Vande Bharat Express was a befitting reply to the terrorists who perpetrated the Pulwama attacks in which 40 CRPF jawans lost their lives.
He said the decision to continue with the flagging off programme was inspired by the way Mumbai reacted by showing their resilience in the aftermath of the 26/11 attacks.
"Don't play into the hands of anti- national elements. They want to disturb our societal harmony. Defeat their designs. Dont get provoked. Maintain calm": IGP Jammu Zone
We must not link it with any politics. I am happy that the leaders of the opposition are also talking as one voice: BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur announces Rs 20 lakh compensation to the family of CRPF personnel Tilak Raj who lost his life in the Pulwama terror attack: ANI
NSA Ajit Doval has held discussions with all the security forces and agencies on the Pulwama terror attack, reports ANI quoting sources.
"Germany condemns terrorism in all forms. We are gravely shocked and deeply saddened. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. Germany stand with its strategic partner India": Dr Jasper Wieck, Charge d'Affaires of the German Embassy in India