Pulwama Attack Live: Political Parties Condemn Pak's Terror Support, Thousands Pay Last Respects to CRPF Men

"A nation which came into existence after Partition and encourages terror activities, and which is on the verge of bankruptcy, has now become the second name for terror," Modi said. Asserting the country was in deep pain over what had happened in Pulwama, the prime minister said, "The sacrifice of the CRPF personnel martyred in Pulwama will not go in vain. Perpetrators of the crime will be punished." 

Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria leaves from Ministry of External Affairs after consultations with senior officials and leadership.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lays a wreath on the mortal remains of CRPF Constable C Sivachandran who lost his life in Pulwama attack.

Tamil Nadu, Trichy: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lays a wreath on the mortal remains of CRPF Constable C. Sivachandran who lost his life in #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/2VO91IePgD

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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced Rs 11 lakh each for the families of two Bihar troopers who were killed in the Pulwama attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Jammu and Kashmir. He also announced a state funeral for Ratan Kumar Thakur, resident of Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district and Sanjay Sinha, resident of Masaurhi in Patna district.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced Rs 11 lakh each for the families of two Bihar troopers who were killed in the Pulwama attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Jammu and Kashmir. He also announced a state funeral for Ratan Kumar Thakur, resident of Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district and Sanjay Sinha, resident of Masaurhi in Patna district.

Visuals from Harpur Tola as mortal remains of CRPF Constable Pankaj Kumar Tripathi are being brought to his home.

Maharajganj: Visuals from Harpur Tola as mortal remains of CRPF Constable Pankaj Kumar Tripathi are being brought to his home. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/NoeudOHCuK

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Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena after the all-party meeting on Pulwama attack, "Resolutions were passed after Pathankot and Uri attack also. We have told them (central government) that they should now take action."

Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena after the all-party meeting on #PulwamaAttack: Resolutions were passed after Pathankot & Uri attack also. We have told them (central government) that they should now take action. pic.twitter.com/StuKlhXouz

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh to hold security review meet. To be attended by intelligence chiefs and home ministry officials. Home minister chaired the all party meeting that passed resolution condemning the Pulwama attacks at Parliament.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi, “Reaction of India was a knee jerk reaction which came without any investigation. India’s pain is ours, but if there is any evidence it should be shared so that we can look into it. Pakistan cannot be isolated like this. This has been tried earlier also but they failed. Can try again. Indian government should look into state of affairs of Jammu and Kashmir.”

Police baton charge to disperse protesters at Nallasopara railway station, protesting against Pulwama attack. Some protesters were demonstrating at railway tracks of the station earlier today affecting services. Services now resumed at Virar, Nallasopara and Bhayandar. 

#WATCH Mumbai: Police baton charge to disperse protesters at Nallasopara railway station, protesting against #PulwamaAttack. Some protesters were demonstrating at railway tracks of the station earlier today affecting services. Services now resumed at Virar, Nallasopara&Bhayandar pic.twitter.com/lKJ4kuKoX7

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Speaking on resolution passed in the all party meeting, Omar Abdullah says, “Disappointed the resolution did not include a call for calm. Reports of violence in Jammu and tension in university/college campuses in some states, I would have expected an appeal for calm to have gone with the condemnation and condolences.”

Visuals of all party meeting at the Parliament chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh. 

Visuals of all party meeting at the Parliament chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

40 Jawans killed in the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir. This is the worst attack on India's armed forces since the Uri airbase attack in 2016.

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy pays tribute to CRPF personnel H Guru who lost his life in Pulwama attack.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy pays tribute to CRPF personnel H. Guru who lost his life in #PulwamaAttack. pic.twitter.com/0CFpVrhO82

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All party meeting passes resolution condemning the Pulwama attacks. The resolution stated, "We strongly condemn the dastardly terror act of 14 February 2019 at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. We strongly condemn terrorism in all forms and the support being given to it across the border." It condemns the support given to terrorists from across the border...condemns the 30 decade long atrocities committed by terrorist...

DG CRPF RR Bhatnagar says, “I have come to the see the spot, as you have seen the teams are already working here, forensic and NIA teams. The investigation is going on; Once the investigation is concluded then only more details can be given.”

DG CRPF RR Bhatnagar: I have come to the see the spot, as you have seen the teams are already working here, forensic and NIA teams. The investigation is going on; Once the investigation is concluded then only more details can be given. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/WRsGutud5x

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has announced government jobs to one family member each of the two CRPF personnel from the state who lost their lives in Pulwama Attack.

We stand with Govt to end terrorism: Ghulam Nabi Azad | Ghulam Nabi Azad briefs after the All party meet, “We had asked Home Minister to convey to Prime Minister that he should call a meeting of presidents of all parties. We have communicated to the Government that what RG told in the press conference, that the country is in mourning and is angry. Since 1947 apart from a war this is for the first time a terror attack has claimed so many lives. We have differences with the government on a number of issues but at this juncture - we are standing with the government for ending terrorism. Militancy has to end."

A two-minute silence was observed during a public function attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Yavatmal district on Saturday to pay homage to the 40 CRPF personnel killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hansraj Ahir, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao were present at the event.

Ajay Bisaria, Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan reaches South Block with senior officials and leadership.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee to do a candle light march in Kolkata at 4 pm. A few ministers are also expected to join to the march. 

Directorate General CRPF reaches Pulwama attack spot. A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) reached the site of Pulwama attack for further investigation. High security have been deployed at the site. Drones are being used to monitor the attack site in Pulwama. One side of the highway is blocked and all vehicles are thoroughly checked. 

Addressing the mass in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, PM Modi says, “I know that we are all in immense pain after what happened in Pulwama, I understand your anger. Two sons from Maharashtra lost their lives in the attack, their sacrifice won’t go in vain. The forces have been given free hand. Those who attacked our soldiers will not be spared. Our forces will decide how, when and where will they punish the perpetrators.”

All-party meeting on Pulwama terror attack begins | An all-party meeting on the Pulwama terror attack has started here on Saturday. The meeting convened by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who was in Kashmir on Friday to take stock of the situation, is being attended by Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma and Jyotiraditya Scindia of the Congress, Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Derek O'Brien of the TMC, Sanjay Raut of the Shiv Sena, Jithendra Reddy of the TRS, D Raja of the CPI, Farooq Abdullah of the National Conference, Ram Vilas Paswan of the LJP among others. The parties will be briefed about the attack in Pulwama and the steps being taken by the government so far, a home ministry official said. Naresh Gujral of the Akali Dal, Upendra Kushwaha of the RLSP and Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav are among others who are attending the meeting.

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All party meeting called by the central government underway at Parliament. 

Delhi: All party meeting called by central govt. underway at the Parliament. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/OqeqgzteE1

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Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, said, “Curfew was imposed yesterday, no casualties were reported. The situation is under control but as a precautionary measure, we have continued with the curfew. We will decide whether to continue it or not by evening, after assessing the situation.”

Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Rohitash Lamba have been brought to his native place in Govindpura, Jaipur.

Rajasthan: Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Rohitash Lamba have been brought to his native place in Govindpura, Jaipur. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/Q9nljl6OCH

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Daughter of CRPF ASI Mohan Lal pays last tribute to her father.