Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: BJP leaders protest in Hyderabad, demand deportation of Pakistani nationals

IGP Kashmir VK Birdi held a joint security review meeting on Sunday at PCR Kashmir, which was attended by officers from multiple security forces, including the Police, Army, Intelligence Agencies, and CAPFs.

The officers briefed IGP Kashmir about the overall security scenario, with the primary focus on garnering insights into the existing security challenges in the Valley.

The discussions focused on intelligence gathering, threat assessments, emergency response preparedness, and inter-agency coordination. IGP Kashmir underlined the need to bolster synergy among all security and intelligence agencies for seamless information sharing and joint operational readiness, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Police press release.

The joint security review meeting underscored the commitment of all security and intelligence agencies to work in close coordination to maintain peace and stability in the Kashmir Valley.

Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday condemned the alleged online abuse faced by the wife of the Navy personnel killed in the recent Pahalgam terror attack and criticised Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, for his "silence" on the matter.

Indian Navy Officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a native of Karnal, Haryana, was among the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.

Taking to social media post on X, Chaturvedi alleged that individuals responsible for the trolling and "spewing hate" are associated with the ruling party.

"In the Pahalgam terror attack, a young Navy Man was shot dead, today his young wife is being maligned, character assassinated, abused, trolled and hated upon because she asked for justice over hate. She's the one dealing with the loss, she's the one who will have to live a life only with memories of her slain husband and all that these sick trolls have to offer is more hate, how are they any different from the terrorists? one killed her husband physically, these keyboard haters are killing her spirit mentally. And we have an IT Minister who thinks he can turn a blind eye to it because the ones spewing the hate are his party's supporters. Shameful & inhuman," the Sena UBT MP posted on X.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday said that the recent terrorist attack on civilians in Pahalgam was an attack on the nation, and that the country is fully prepared to give a "befitting reply" to Pakistan.

Speaking to ANI, Sachin Pilot said, "The terrorist attack incident on innocent, unarmed civilians in Pahalgam is not just a terrorist attack -- it is an attack on the country. India is ready to give a befitting reply to Pakistan. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge have all said this... Not just the opposition, but 140 crore people in the country are united to eradicate terrorism."

"Whatever steps the Centre needs to take, it should take without hesitation. When such attacks are carried out, a strong and effective reply must follow," he said.

Amritsar’s Rural Police arrested two men on Saturday (May 03) for allegedly passing on sensitive details and images of military installations in Punjab to Pakistani intelligence handlers.

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BJP leader Ajay Alok on Sunday welcomed the Union Goverment's decision to ban Pakistani ships from entering Indian seaports, saying that India should sever all ties with a nation that "produces terrorists."

"This step is welcome. We should not maintain any relationship with a country that hates us and breeds terrorists. Pakistani ships will no longer be allowed at Indian ports. We will impose an economic blockade on Pakistan and isolate them from all sides. The pressure and heat are being felt in Pakistan and will continue to increase," Alok said while speaking to ANI.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders held a protest at Charminar on Sunday, demanding that Pakistani nationals living in Hyderabad be identified and deported.

BJP leader Ajay Alok on Sunday welcomed the Union government's decision to ban Pakistani ships from entering Indian seaports, saying that India should sever all ties with a nation that "produces terrorists."

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In a major boost for its capabilities amid tensions with Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack, the Indian Army has received new supplies of the Russian-origin Igla-S missiles," ANI reported. 

After the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 27 people were killed, former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and Bilawal Bhutto's X account have been suspended by India. 

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the indigenously developed Stratospheric Airship with an instrumental payload to an altitude of around 17 km.

This is being regarded as a milestone for the country's defence and surveillance capabilities, making India one of the few countries in the world having such indigenous capabilities

The airship will enhance India's earth observation and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

The DRDO in its post on X wrote, “DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight trial of Stratospheric Airship with instrumental payload to an altitude of around 17 kms. This lighter than air system will enhance India's earth observation and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance capabilities, making the country one of the few countries in the world having such indigenous capabilities.”

The successful trial was conducted on Saturday in Madhya Pradesh from the Sheopur trial site, marking a significant step forward in the advanced aerial surveillance and earth observation technologies.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov telephonically and held discussions amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.

While speaking to Russian Foreign Minister, the External Affairs Minister also discussed about the bilateral cooperation activities between India and Russia and added that the "perpetrators, backers and planners of the Pahalgam terror attack must be brought to justice".

In a post on social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar on Saturday wrote: "Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with FM Lavrov of Russia yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice. Also spoke about our bilateral cooperation activities."

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two Ministers also discussed the schedule of upcoming contacts at the highest levels.

The Indian Army has issued tenders to procure shoulder-fired Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (Next Generation) to take out enemy aircraft, choppers and drones, defence officials said.

The Army has placed requirements for 48 launchers and 85 missiles along with other required equipment under 'Make in India', they added. This comes as the Indian army has effectively been retaliating against the Pakistan Army's unprovoked small-arms firing since the intervening night of April 25-26.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will skip Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's win over Germany in World War II. This is amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said.

Singh's Deputy, the Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, may represent India at the event in Moscow, the officials said on Saturday. The decision comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

While no official reason has been cited for Singh's absence, reports citing sources within the Ministry of Defence suggest that the security situation arising from the Pahalgam attack played a significant role in the decision.

Pakistani troops breached the ceasefire at various points on the border during the night of May 3 and 4.

Unprovoked small arms fire was reported in Jammu and Kashmir, in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajauri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor.

India's military reacted to Pakistan's transgressions with "promptly and proportionately".