Kashmiri shawl trader assaulted in Nadia, one arrested
A Kashmiri shawl trader was beaten up by a mob in Nadia, West Bengal and one person has been arrested in this connection, police said yesterday.
Javed Khan, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, was beaten up at the Taherpur bazar area at around 7 pm on Monday (February 18).
Since Khan was reluctant to lodge a police complaint, a suo motu case was started which led to the arrest, Superintendent of Police (Nadia) Rupesh Kumar said. (PTI)
Congress President Rahul Gandhi and AICC General Secretaries Priyanka Gandhi and Jyotiraditya Scindia have visited family of a martyr in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh.
UN chief asks India, Pakistan to exercise 'maximum restraint' and take steps to defuse tensions
UN chief Antonio Guterres has called on India and Pakistan to exercise "maximum restraint" and take "immediate steps” to de-escalate tensions following the Pulwama terror attack, reiterating that his good offices are available if asked by both sides. (PTI)
Sharad Pawar slams PM Modi for skipping all-party meet on Pulwama
NCP president Sharad Pawar yesterday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for skipping the all-party meeting called by the NDA government in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.
There was no representative of the BJP either as Rajnath Singh was present in his capacity as Union home minister, Pawar said.
Instead of attending the meeting over such a serious issue, Modi chose to address rallies elsewhere, the former Union minister said.
"An all-party meeting was called on Saturday...In fact we were told that PM Modi would chair the meeting. Presuming that Modi would attend the meeting, we all went to Delhi as it (the terror attack in South Kashmir) was an attack on the nation," Pawar told reporters. (PTI)
France backs India's attempt to brand Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as 'Global Terrorist' at the United Nations, CNN News 18 has reported.
MEA slams Imran Khan, says not surprised that Pakistan refuses to acknowledge Pulwama attack
Below is the statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
We are not surprised that the Prime Minister of Pakistan refuses to acknowledge the attack on our security forces in Pulwama as an act of terrorism. Prime Minister of Pakistan has neither chosen to condemn this heinous act nor condoled with the bereaved families.
Pakistani PM has ignored claims made by JeM, as well as by terrorist, who perpetrated this heinous crime. It's a well-known fact that JeM and its leader Masood Azhar are based in Pakistan. These should be sufficient proof for Pakistan to take action.
PM of Pakistan has offered to investigate the matter if India provides proof. This is a lame excuse. In the horrific attack in Mumbai on 26/11, proof was provided to Pak. Despite this, case has not progressed for more than 10 years.
Likewise, on the terror attack in Pathankot, there has been no progress. Promises of “guaranteed action” ring hollow given the track record of Pak. In this “Naya Pakistan”, Ministers publicly share platforms with terrorists like Hafiz Saeed who have been proscribed by UN.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister has called for dialogue and expressed his readiness to talk about terrorism. India has repeatedly stated that it is ready to engage in a comprehensive bilateral dialogue in an atmosphere free from terror and violence.
Pakistan claims to be the greatest victim of terrorism. This is far from the truth. The international community is well acquainted with the reality that Pakistan is the nerve center of terrorism.
If Pak kills one Indian jawan, we should kill two of theirs: Captain Amarinder Singh
While responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's belated statement on the Pulwama terror attack, Punjab chief minister Capt. Amarinder Singh told media persons, "What more proof does he want? JeM chief Masood Azhar is sitting there. Will they accept when we show them bodies of the terrorists killed by our forces?"
"So what kind of a statement is this? Whole world knows the truth. If even one of our jawans is martyred, we should kill 2 of theirs (Pakistan). This is the only language they will understand. We've already said that whatever steps the government takes, we will support," he added further.
Meghalaya Guv calls for ban on Kashmiri goods
Meghalaya Governor Tathagatha Roy stokes a controversy, appealing people to restrain from buying Kashmiri goods.
He later told CNN News 18, "We do not want to drive Kashmiris out of Kashmir. I want them to be restrained from anti-Kashmiri acts."
On being asked about the recent ostracisation of Kashmiri students, Roy said, "Kashmiri students being attacked could be propaganda. A one-of incident might have happened"
India should have a new thought, new introspection regarding Kashmir. Is using military and force going to solve any problem? That has not helped yet. There should be a discussion about this in India: Pakistan PM Imran Khan on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir
It is in our interest that nobody from our soil spreads violence. I want to tell the Indian government that we will take action if evidence is found against anyone from Pakistan: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s short statement on the Pulwama terror attack has concluded.
Pakistan will not only think of retaliation, Pakistan will retaliate: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
We are open to any kind of investigation. We will take an action. We are against terrorism: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
We are ready to talk about terrorism: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
My statement is for the Indian government. You (Indian government) have blamed the Pakistan government without any evidence: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
I wanted to speak about this earlier. But we didn’t respond then because we were busy with Saudi Crown Prince’s visit: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will be making a statement on the Pulwama terror attack shortly.
There has been a significant dip in recruitment. No recruitment in the last three months. Families making a lot of effort to bring their sons back: IGP SP Pani
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) is being controlled by Pakistan. There is no doubt about Pakistan’s involvement: Lt Gen KJS Dhillon
Anyone entering the valley will not go back alive. We are very clear about our anti-terrorism policies: Lt Gen KJS Dhillon
Lt Gen KJS Dhillon has said that the investigation into the Pulwama terror attack are in advanced stage but cannot be shared right now.
Anyone who had picked up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated unless they surrender: Lt Gen KJS Dhillon has said in a press conference
Kashmiri shawl trader assaulted in Nadia, one arrested
A Kashmiri shawl trader was beaten up by a mob in Nadia, West Bengal and one person has been arrested in this connection, police said yesterday.
Javed Khan, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, was beaten up at the Taherpur bazar area at around 7 pm on Monday (February 18).
Since Khan was reluctant to lodge a police complaint, a suo motu case was started which led to the arrest, Superintendent of Police (Nadia) Rupesh Kumar said. (PTI)
Congress President Rahul Gandhi and AICC General Secretaries Priyanka Gandhi and Jyotiraditya Scindia have visited family of a martyr in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh.
UN chief asks India, Pakistan to exercise 'maximum restraint' and take steps to defuse tensions
UN chief Antonio Guterres has called on India and Pakistan to exercise "maximum restraint" and take "immediate steps” to de-escalate tensions following the Pulwama terror attack, reiterating that his good offices are available if asked by both sides. (PTI)
Sharad Pawar slams PM Modi for skipping all-party meet on Pulwama
NCP president Sharad Pawar yesterday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for skipping the all-party meeting called by the NDA government in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.
There was no representative of the BJP either as Rajnath Singh was present in his capacity as Union home minister, Pawar said.
Instead of attending the meeting over such a serious issue, Modi chose to address rallies elsewhere, the former Union minister said.
"An all-party meeting was called on Saturday...In fact we were told that PM Modi would chair the meeting. Presuming that Modi would attend the meeting, we all went to Delhi as it (the terror attack in South Kashmir) was an attack on the nation," Pawar told reporters. (PTI)
France backs India's attempt to brand Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as 'Global Terrorist' at the United Nations, CNN News 18 has reported.
MEA slams Imran Khan, says not surprised that Pakistan refuses to acknowledge Pulwama attack
Below is the statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
We are not surprised that the Prime Minister of Pakistan refuses to acknowledge the attack on our security forces in Pulwama as an act of terrorism. Prime Minister of Pakistan has neither chosen to condemn this heinous act nor condoled with the bereaved families.
Pakistani PM has ignored claims made by JeM, as well as by terrorist, who perpetrated this heinous crime. It's a well-known fact that JeM and its leader Masood Azhar are based in Pakistan. These should be sufficient proof for Pakistan to take action.
PM of Pakistan has offered to investigate the matter if India provides proof. This is a lame excuse. In the horrific attack in Mumbai on 26/11, proof was provided to Pak. Despite this, case has not progressed for more than 10 years.
Likewise, on the terror attack in Pathankot, there has been no progress. Promises of “guaranteed action” ring hollow given the track record of Pak. In this “Naya Pakistan”, Ministers publicly share platforms with terrorists like Hafiz Saeed who have been proscribed by UN.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister has called for dialogue and expressed his readiness to talk about terrorism. India has repeatedly stated that it is ready to engage in a comprehensive bilateral dialogue in an atmosphere free from terror and violence.
Pakistan claims to be the greatest victim of terrorism. This is far from the truth. The international community is well acquainted with the reality that Pakistan is the nerve center of terrorism.
If Pak kills one Indian jawan, we should kill two of theirs: Captain Amarinder Singh
While responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's belated statement on the Pulwama terror attack, Punjab chief minister Capt. Amarinder Singh told media persons, "What more proof does he want? JeM chief Masood Azhar is sitting there. Will they accept when we show them bodies of the terrorists killed by our forces?"
"So what kind of a statement is this? Whole world knows the truth. If even one of our jawans is martyred, we should kill 2 of theirs (Pakistan). This is the only language they will understand. We've already said that whatever steps the government takes, we will support," he added further.
Meghalaya Guv calls for ban on Kashmiri goods
Meghalaya Governor Tathagatha Roy stokes a controversy, appealing people to restrain from buying Kashmiri goods.
He later told CNN News 18, "We do not want to drive Kashmiris out of Kashmir. I want them to be restrained from anti-Kashmiri acts."
On being asked about the recent ostracisation of Kashmiri students, Roy said, "Kashmiri students being attacked could be propaganda. A one-of incident might have happened"
India should have a new thought, new introspection regarding Kashmir. Is using military and force going to solve any problem? That has not helped yet. There should be a discussion about this in India: Pakistan PM Imran Khan on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir
It is in our interest that nobody from our soil spreads violence. I want to tell the Indian government that we will take action if evidence is found against anyone from Pakistan: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s short statement on the Pulwama terror attack has concluded.
Pakistan will not only think of retaliation, Pakistan will retaliate: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
We are open to any kind of investigation. We will take an action. We are against terrorism: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
We are ready to talk about terrorism: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
My statement is for the Indian government. You (Indian government) have blamed the Pakistan government without any evidence: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
I wanted to speak about this earlier. But we didn’t respond then because we were busy with Saudi Crown Prince’s visit: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will be making a statement on the Pulwama terror attack shortly.
There has been a significant dip in recruitment. No recruitment in the last three months. Families making a lot of effort to bring their sons back: IGP SP Pani
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) is being controlled by Pakistan. There is no doubt about Pakistan’s involvement: Lt Gen KJS Dhillon
Anyone entering the valley will not go back alive. We are very clear about our anti-terrorism policies: Lt Gen KJS Dhillon
Lt Gen KJS Dhillon has said that the investigation into the Pulwama terror attack are in advanced stage but cannot be shared right now.
Anyone who had picked up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated unless they surrender: Lt Gen KJS Dhillon has said in a press conference