Director General of CRPF has said that Kamran, alias Ghazi, who was killed by security forces during encounter in Pinglana, was a "very important commander" of Jaish-e-Mohammed. "It's an achievement," the DG said.
Five security personnel have been killed in the on-going encounter. The gunbattle has been raging for the past 17 hours, News18 has reported. Of the five, 4 are from the Indian Army while one belongs to the Jammu and Kashmir police force. Around 10 security personnel have been injured, the news channel has reported.
NIA to investigate Pulwama attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will investigate the Pulwama terror attack case, News18 has reported.
Eight Indian Army personnel have been injured in the on-going encounter, News18 has reported. Encounter in the region has been on for the past 16 hours at least.
Third terrorist killed in encounter
A third terrorist has also been killed in the on-going encounter, News18 has reported. There is a possibility of a fourth militant on spot, the news channel has reported.
They kill 41, we should kill 82: Capt Amarinder Singh
"They kill 41, we should kill 82," says Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, News18 has reported. Capt Singh has called for a "tough coercive" action by the Indian government against Pakistan. He said that while no one wants war, a mix of diplomatic, military and economic pressure is needed.
"Enough is enough, India wants action. This is not time to talk but to act. These killings of our soldiers are no joke. We're fed up. Something has to be done," Capt Singh said.
The Punjab CM said that India cannot be held ransom just because Pakistan has nuclear weapons. "We also have nuclear weapons. And didn't they have nukes during Kargil War? India should call their bluff," Capt Singh said.
Capt Singh also said that the Indian Army should go after Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Responding to Navjot Singh Siddhu's comments, Capt Singh said that while "everyone has right to voice their mind", it is up to Siddhu to explain his stand on the attack.
An Army Brigadier has also been injured in the encounter, News18 has reported. Encounter in the region has been on for the past 16 hours at least.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), South Kashmir, Amit Kumar, has been injured in firing in Pulwama, News18 has reported. Search for one militant reportedly holed up is still on. Gunbattle in the region has been on for the past 16 hours, News18 has reported.
Earlier in the day, two militants were killed in an encounter in the region. Mufti Abdullah and Kamran were suspected to be masterminds behind the attack on CRPF convoy.
SBI announces special initiative for the CRPF soldiers martyred in Pulwama terrorist attack
"All the CRPF soldiers were customers of the Bank under Defence Salary Package where the bank provides insurance of Rupees 30 lacs to each of the defence personnel," the bank said in a statement. "The bank is taking steps to expedite release of insurance money to the next of kin of the martyred soldiers," it added.
23 soldiers had also availed of loans from SBI and the bank has decided to waive off all the outstanding loans with immediate effect.
The bank has also created a UPI for the Bharat Ke Veer initiative to help people make their monetary contributions easily.
"It is extremely distressing and disturbing to witness the loss of lives of the Soldiers who always stand for safety of our country. In this moment of grief, our sincere thoughts are with the families of our brave hearts," Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, SBI said.
"These initiatives by the Bank is a small gesture towards the families who have faced irreparable loss" he added.
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, in a press conference, said that parties should not engage in blame game in "this sensitive moment" and said that students from Jammu and Kashmir across the country should not be targeted.
"Those who are attacking these students are attacking our own citizens. Anyone attempting to question the martyrdom of our armed forces must be dealt strictly in accordance with law, but singling out J&K students only helps venomous cause of separatist elements," Singhvi said.
While calling J&K as an integral part of India, Singhvi, a Rajya Sabha MP, said that "the unprovoked attacks on the students of J&K in different parts of the country is also reprehensible."
West Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee has questioned the government on intelligence lapse behind the attack.
"Why didn't the government take any action against Pakistan in five years?" she asked while raising doubts about the timing of the attack before the country goes to polls.
Cricketer Mohammed Shami has donated money to the wives of CRPF personnel who were martyred during the attack, news agency ANI has reported.
"When we play for our country they stand at the borders protecting it. We stand with the families of our jawans, we will always be there for them," Shami said.
Two more security personnel injured in the ongoing encounter in Pulwama. Firing is still going on.
Curfew relaxed in some areas of Jammu from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
NEWS FLASH: All India Cine Workers Association has announced a total ban on Pakistani actors and artists working in the film industry.
Protest in the Punjab Assembly over Navjot Singh Sidhu’s comment on the Pulwama terror attack.
Navjot Sidhu had earlier landed in a controversy after he questioned, without naming Pakistan, "Can an entire nation be blamed for a handful of people?"
"It (the terror attack) is a cowardly and dastardly act and I condemn it firmly. Violence is always condemnable and those who did it must be punished," Navjot Sidhu had said.
However, he also said: "For a handful of people, can you blame the entire nation and can you blame an individual?"
Pakistan has called its High Commissioner to India back, to discuss the ongoing situation.
Pulwama terror attack mastermind Kamran, alias Ghazi, has been killed by security forces in Pinglana, Jammu and Kashmir.
Director General of CRPF has said that Kamran, alias Ghazi, who was killed by security forces during encounter in Pinglana, was a "very important commander" of Jaish-e-Mohammed. "It's an achievement," the DG said.
Five security personnel have been killed in the on-going encounter. The gunbattle has been raging for the past 17 hours, News18 has reported. Of the five, 4 are from the Indian Army while one belongs to the Jammu and Kashmir police force. Around 10 security personnel have been injured, the news channel has reported.
NIA to investigate Pulwama attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will investigate the Pulwama terror attack case, News18 has reported.
Eight Indian Army personnel have been injured in the on-going encounter, News18 has reported. Encounter in the region has been on for the past 16 hours at least.
Third terrorist killed in encounter
A third terrorist has also been killed in the on-going encounter, News18 has reported. There is a possibility of a fourth militant on spot, the news channel has reported.
They kill 41, we should kill 82: Capt Amarinder Singh
"They kill 41, we should kill 82," says Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, News18 has reported. Capt Singh has called for a "tough coercive" action by the Indian government against Pakistan. He said that while no one wants war, a mix of diplomatic, military and economic pressure is needed.
"Enough is enough, India wants action. This is not time to talk but to act. These killings of our soldiers are no joke. We're fed up. Something has to be done," Capt Singh said.
The Punjab CM said that India cannot be held ransom just because Pakistan has nuclear weapons. "We also have nuclear weapons. And didn't they have nukes during Kargil War? India should call their bluff," Capt Singh said.
Capt Singh also said that the Indian Army should go after Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Responding to Navjot Singh Siddhu's comments, Capt Singh said that while "everyone has right to voice their mind", it is up to Siddhu to explain his stand on the attack.
An Army Brigadier has also been injured in the encounter, News18 has reported. Encounter in the region has been on for the past 16 hours at least.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), South Kashmir, Amit Kumar, has been injured in firing in Pulwama, News18 has reported. Search for one militant reportedly holed up is still on. Gunbattle in the region has been on for the past 16 hours, News18 has reported.
Earlier in the day, two militants were killed in an encounter in the region. Mufti Abdullah and Kamran were suspected to be masterminds behind the attack on CRPF convoy.
SBI announces special initiative for the CRPF soldiers martyred in Pulwama terrorist attack
"All the CRPF soldiers were customers of the Bank under Defence Salary Package where the bank provides insurance of Rupees 30 lacs to each of the defence personnel," the bank said in a statement. "The bank is taking steps to expedite release of insurance money to the next of kin of the martyred soldiers," it added.
23 soldiers had also availed of loans from SBI and the bank has decided to waive off all the outstanding loans with immediate effect.
The bank has also created a UPI for the Bharat Ke Veer initiative to help people make their monetary contributions easily.
"It is extremely distressing and disturbing to witness the loss of lives of the Soldiers who always stand for safety of our country. In this moment of grief, our sincere thoughts are with the families of our brave hearts," Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, SBI said.
"These initiatives by the Bank is a small gesture towards the families who have faced irreparable loss" he added.
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, in a press conference, said that parties should not engage in blame game in "this sensitive moment" and said that students from Jammu and Kashmir across the country should not be targeted.
"Those who are attacking these students are attacking our own citizens. Anyone attempting to question the martyrdom of our armed forces must be dealt strictly in accordance with law, but singling out J&K students only helps venomous cause of separatist elements," Singhvi said.
While calling J&K as an integral part of India, Singhvi, a Rajya Sabha MP, said that "the unprovoked attacks on the students of J&K in different parts of the country is also reprehensible."
West Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee has questioned the government on intelligence lapse behind the attack.
"Why didn't the government take any action against Pakistan in five years?" she asked while raising doubts about the timing of the attack before the country goes to polls.
Cricketer Mohammed Shami has donated money to the wives of CRPF personnel who were martyred during the attack, news agency ANI has reported.
"When we play for our country they stand at the borders protecting it. We stand with the families of our jawans, we will always be there for them," Shami said.
Two more security personnel injured in the ongoing encounter in Pulwama. Firing is still going on.
Curfew relaxed in some areas of Jammu from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
NEWS FLASH: All India Cine Workers Association has announced a total ban on Pakistani actors and artists working in the film industry.
Protest in the Punjab Assembly over Navjot Singh Sidhu’s comment on the Pulwama terror attack.
Navjot Sidhu had earlier landed in a controversy after he questioned, without naming Pakistan, "Can an entire nation be blamed for a handful of people?"
"It (the terror attack) is a cowardly and dastardly act and I condemn it firmly. Violence is always condemnable and those who did it must be punished," Navjot Sidhu had said.
However, he also said: "For a handful of people, can you blame the entire nation and can you blame an individual?"
Pakistan has called its High Commissioner to India back, to discuss the ongoing situation.
Pulwama terror attack mastermind Kamran, alias Ghazi, has been killed by security forces in Pinglana, Jammu and Kashmir.