Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: J&K CM Omar Abdullah vows 'beginning of end of terror in Kashmir'

Meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence in Parliament Annexe has ended. Radha Mohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi, Bishnupad Ray, Jagannath Sarkar, Shakti Sinh Gohil, Sanjay Singh and other leaders were present in the meeting.

Nalasopara, Maharashtra: On detaining three people during a protest against Pahalgam Terror Attack, Senior Police Inspector Vishal Valvi says, "Yesterday at 6:30 pm, outside Deep Heights Building in Nalasopara, a protest was going on against the Pahalgam terror attack, when a conflict broke out between two groups. We have registered an FIR and arrested three accused. We have been granted their custody till 30 April."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh departed from 7 Lok Kalyan Marg after a key meeting with PM Modi. It comes a day after CDS Anil Chauhan briefed the Defence Minister on the key decisions taken against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

India has formally conveyed its concerns to BBC over usage of term "militants" instead of terrorists in its reportage post the Pahalgam terror attack. 

PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are currently holding a key meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.

Mumbai Police has identified 17 Pakistani nationals living in Mumbai. Exit permits have been issued to all of them.

Government of India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News, and Geo News, for disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content, false and misleading narratives, and misinformation against India.

Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF), in an audio statement on the recent blasting of houses and killing of relatives of active militants, says such actions won’t deter them.

Further threatens J&K police officers and jawans that revenge will be sought from them, and people should not hold candle marches for them. House for house and family members for family members will be the cost.

India has taken a bold step forward by signing a Rs 63,000 crore ($73,84,620) deal with France on April 28, 2025, for 26 Rafale Marine (M) fighter jets. Inked in Delhi, this agreement strengthens the Indian Navy’s airpower at a time when tensions with Pakistan are high after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack.

Pakistani interior minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, in his latest statement, tried his best to defend his country and to shift the blame for the Pahalgam terrorist attack, but the problem is he chose to boast about the Pakistani economy. 

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Businessman Robert Vadra on Monday clarified his recent remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack and stated that his intentions were "misinterpreted", further stating that it was his responsibility to clarify them.

Vadra also stated that he strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack and stood with India.

Taking to Facebook, he wrote in a post, "Because my intentions have been misinterpreted, I understand it is my responsibility to clarify them... I am committed to clarifying myself with honesty, transparency, and respect. I decided to wait in silence for a few days, but this should not be construed as silence, indifference, or lack of patriotism."

"In fact, it is because of my deep love for my country, my deep respect for truth and my commitment to dedication that I took the time to reflect before speaking."

"Silence is the stage where responsibility matures, emotions calm down and words can be chosen carefully rather than impulsively. I want to be clear about what my thoughts are: I strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that took the lives of innocent people and shattered their families. I stand with India and will always do so. There is no argument - political, religious or ideological - that can be used to stop this attack. Violence against innocent and unarmed people cannot be condoned."

Kulgam Police, in a coordinated operation with the Army and CRPF, arrested two terrorist associates and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in south Kashmir's Kulgam district.

According to an official release, during a routine checkpoint established at Matalhama Chowk Thokerpora, Qaimoh, two individuals were intercepted and subsequently arrested. They have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Salam Bhat, and Mohd Ismail Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, both residents of Thokerpora, Qaimoh.

Upon their search, security forces recovered two pistols, two pistol magazines, and 25 rounds of pistol ammunition from their possession. A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Qaimoh, and an investigation has been launched to probe further.

Syed Naseruddin Chishty, Chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, strongly condemned the cross-border terror attack in Pahalgam, highlighting that "for the first time in 50 years, the people of Kashmir are openly chanting slogans against Pakistan."

He said that for the first time in years, the Kashmiri people have taken to the streets to "protest against Pakistan."

Speaking to ANI, Chishty said, "This terrorist act deeply saddens the people of Kashmir. Their hearts are also heavy with grief. Such heinous acts have caused disruption--people will lose jobs, tourism will be affected, and the terrorists have essentially tried to kick everyone in the stomach, economically. The terrorists are backed by people sitting in Pakistan, but they should realise that for the first time in 50 years, the people of Kashmir are openly chanting slogans against Pakistan. That is a very positive sign. This is the United India; today, the entire country stands together. And we want action against the terrorists sitting in Pakistan."

Members of the Indian diaspora in France gathered in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower here to condemn Pakistan for "harbouring and supporting terror activities". They expressed solidarity with the victims of the recent brutal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 tourists were killed, and several others were injured.

The Indian diaspora organised the mass protest on Sunday.

Speaking to ANI, a member of the Indian diaspora highlighted Pakistan's role in terrorism and said that if Pakistan doesn't put an end to terrorism, it will have to "face consequences."

"Pakistan has executed many attacks previously as well; we have seen Pulwama, 26/11, and now the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian diaspora of France has come together today. We don't represent a religion or a political party, we just want to send out a message to Pakistan that everyone in India is full of hatred towards their country. If they don't put an end to terrorism, they will have to face consequences," he added.

Pakistani troops engaged in unprovoked firing across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the fourth straight night (on April 27-28), the Indian Army said in a statement.

"During the night of 27-28 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Poonch districts," the statement said. Indian troops responded "swiftly and effectively," it added.