Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: S Jaishankar holds a telephonic conversation with Russian counterpart, J&K CM Omar Abdullah meets PM Modi

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar holds a telephonic conversation with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

The foreign ministers discussed current issues of Russia-India cooperation, as well as the escalation of India-Pakistan relations following the terrorist attack near the town of Pahalgam. Sergey Lavrov called for the resolution of disagreements between New Delhi and Islamabad through political and diplomatic means on a bilateral basis, in accordance with the provisions of the 1972 Simla Agreement and the 1999 Lahore Declaration. The ministers also discussed the schedule of upcoming contacts at the highest and high levels.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Saturday and discussed various issues, including last week's terror attack in Pahalgam, PTI reported, citing unidentified officials. The meeting at the prime minister's residence lasted around 30 minutes, they said.

Angola President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, currently on a state visit to India, strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and expressed Angola’s solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism, including cross-border threats. During his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Lourenco conveyed his condemnation of the Pahalgam attack. The two leaders held delegation-level talks that reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and explored potential areas for future cooperation.

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah met tourists in Pahalgam and asserted Kashmir was and will always be a part of India. Speaking to reporters, after the Pahalgam terror attack, the biggest message is that the tourists are "not scared." "The people who wanted to spread fear have lost. They (terrorists) have lost. It has been proven today that we are not going to get scared. Kashmir was and will always be a part of India. People want terrorism to finish. It has been 35 years since we have seen terrorism; we want progress. We want to move forward. We will become a superpower one day," Abdullah said.

A special search operation is being conducted at the Bandaranaike International Airport following information from India that 6 suspects involved in the Kashmir terror attack may have arrived on a flight from Chennai.

On Congress MP and former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi's statement on surgical strike, NC Chief Farooq Abdullah says, "This is not a time to say such things. If we say such things, it will strengthen the neighbour..."

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Just hours after imposing an immediate ban on the direct and indirect import of all goods from Pakistan, India has now suspended the exchange of all inbound mails and parcels from Pakistan. 

JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah meets tourists in Pahalgam on Saturday (May 3). "The biggest message is that the tourists are not scared. The people who wanted to spread fear have lost. They (terrorists) have lost. It has been proven today that we are not going to get scared. Kashmir was and will always be a part of India. People want terrorism to finish. It has been 35 years since we have seen terrorism; we want progress. We want to move forward. We will become a superpower one day," he said. 

We are committed to take firm and decisive action against terrorists and those who support them.

We thank Angola for their support in our fight against cross-border terrorism: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 3, 2025

Pakistan claims to successfully conduct test of ballistic missile amid tensions with India over Pahalgam attack

India puts ban on visit of Pakistan ships to Indian ports, import of goods from Pakistan.

Pakistan's proposed testing of surface-to-surface ballistic missiles this week has escalated tensions with India and is being perceived in New Delhi as a "reckless act of provocation". Since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians, hostilities between India and Pakistan have ramped up considerably, with almost daily incidents of gun fire exchange along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Citing sources, ANI reports that Pakistan was preparing to test fire surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, which would be perceived in New Delhi as a "reckless act of provocation and a dangerous escalation in its hostile campaign against India." The planned missile test in such volatile conditions was a "desperate attempt to whip up tensions with India," noted the report.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis. He expressed gratitude for the support and solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Appreciate the telecon with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis of Switzerland. Thanked him for his support and solidarity. We agreed on zero tolerance for terrorism."

"Good to speak with EU HRVP Kaja Kallas this evening. Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Welcome European Union's strong condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations."

Appreciate the telecon with Federal Councilor @ignaziocassis of Switzerland.

Thanked him for his support and solidarity. We agreed on zero tolerance for terrorism.

🇮🇳 🇨🇭

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 2, 2025

Following the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis reiterated Switzerland's condemnation of the incident and called for restraint to prevent any regional escalation.

In a post on X, Cassis said, "In a conversation with my Indian colleague EAM S Jaishankar following the tragic attack in Pahalgam, I reiterated Switzerland's condemnation, expressed condolences to the victims' families, and called for restraint to avoid regional escalation. Switzerland stands ready to support dialogue."

In a conversation with my Indian colleague @DrSJaishankar following the tragic attack in #Pahalgam, I reiterated #Switzerland’s condemnation, expressed condolences to the victims’ families, and called for restraint to avoid regional escalation.

🇨🇭stands ready to support… pic.twitter.com/kpz7jxMw5D

— Ignazio Cassis (@ignaziocassis) May 2, 2025

The statement follows a telephonic conversation between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Swiss counterpart, during which both leaders discussed the April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.

European and British carriers have started avoiding overflying Pakistani airspace. This was confirmed by the Lufthansa Group, reported The Times of India.

This latest violation marked the ninth straight day of the Pakistan Army's unprovoked small arms firing and India's strong retaliation since the night of April 25-26.

Amid escalating tensions following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Army has responded to the unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control (LoC) during the intervening night of May 2 and 3, official said on Saturday.

The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the LoC in areas opposite the Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor areas of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the Indian Army responded promptly and proportionately to the same.

Earlier, the Pakistan Army indulged in small arms firing across the LoC on the night of May 1 and 2 in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, and Poonch districts, as well as in the Naushera and Akhnoor sectors in J&K, which was retaliated against effectively by the Indian Army.