<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned Thursday's "despicable" and "dastardly" terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/awantipora-crpf-convoy-hit-by-explosives-laden-vehicle-several-jawans-killed-197418">that left 40 CRPF jawans dead</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist had rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus carrying the CRPF jawans. The attack had left dozens of people injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-increasing death toll.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">K Vijay Kumar, Advisor to J&amp;K Govt to ANI: Death toll in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwamaattack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwamaattack</a> is around 40 <a href="https://t.co/mUPCRcZnhz">pic.twitter.com/mUPCRcZnhz</a></p>
— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1096051185356820481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The "attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack," Modi tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack. The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly.</p>
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1096035566670565376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>"The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly," he added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack on the bus took place at 3.15 pm near Awantipora.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bus had been part of a convoy of 70 vehicles travelling from Jammu to Srinagar; there were some 2,500 personnel in the convoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The toll has continued to climb steadily since the afternoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>First reports seem to suggest the terrorist who carried out the attack used a 100 kilograms of explosive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agency ANI reported that the Jaish-e-Mohammed had claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS.</p>

<p>Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. And that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi added Thursday that he had spoken "to Home Minister Rajnath Singh and other top officials regarding the situation in the wake of the attack in Pulwama".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also spoke with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval who, ANI reported, was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and being briefed by senior CRPF officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singh meanwhile said that "the attack was carried out by the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed".</p>

<p>He added that "a strong reply will be given and I assure the people of the country this".&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a>: Home Minister Rajnath Singh, says,"The attack was carried out by Pakistan backed Jaish e Mohammed. A strong reply will be given and I assure the people of the country this." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulwamaAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulwamaAttack</a> <a href="https://t.co/OdhLUtNK8h">pic.twitter.com/OdhLUtNK8h</a></p>
— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1096070940755148801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>K Vijay Kumar, adviser to the government of Jammu and Kashmir, told ANI that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) would join the investigation into the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources meanwhile said the Cabinet Committee on Security would meet at 9:15 am on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mobile internet services meanwhile have been suspended in all of south Kashmir — Pulwama is one of the four districts of south Kashmir — and their speed slowed down to 2G in Srinagar district.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned Thursday's "despicable" and "dastardly" terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that left 40 CRPF jawans dead. A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist had rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus carrying the CRPF jawans.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned Thursday's "despicable" and "dastardly" terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that left 40 CRPF jawans dead. A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist had rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus carrying the CRPF jawans. The attack had left dozens of people injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-increasing death toll. K Vijay Kumar, Advisor to J&K Govt to ANI: Death toll in #Pulwamaattack is around 40 pic.twitter.com/mUPCRcZnhz — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2019 × The "attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack," Modi tweeted. "The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain," he said. Attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack. The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2019 × "The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly," he added. The attack on the bus took place at 3.15 pm near Awantipora. The bus had been part of a convoy of 70 vehicles travelling from Jammu to Srinagar; there were some 2,500 personnel in the convoy. The toll has continued to climb steadily since the afternoon. First reports seem to suggest the terrorist who carried out the attack used a 100 kilograms of explosive. The news agency ANI reported that the Jaish-e-Mohammed had claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS. Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. And that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018. Modi added Thursday that he had spoken "to Home Minister Rajnath Singh and other top officials regarding the situation in the wake of the attack in Pulwama". He also spoke with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval who, ANI reported, was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and being briefed by senior CRPF officials. Singh meanwhile said that "the attack was carried out by the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed". He added that "a strong reply will be given and I assure the people of the country this". #WATCH: Home Minister Rajnath Singh, says,"The attack was carried out by Pakistan backed Jaish e Mohammed. A strong reply will be given and I assure the people of the country this." #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/OdhLUtNK8h — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2019 × K Vijay Kumar, adviser to the government of Jammu and Kashmir, told ANI that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) would join the investigation into the attack. Sources meanwhile said the Cabinet Committee on Security would meet at 9:15 am on Friday. Mobile internet services meanwhile have been suspended in all of south Kashmir — Pulwama is one of the four districts of south Kashmir — and their speed slowed down to 2G in Srinagar district.

Sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain: Modi after 40 die in Pulwama attack

<p>The man who carried out Thursday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-convoy-attacked-in-jammu-kashmirs-pulwama-death-toll-climbs-to-40-197468">left 40 CRPF jawans dead</a> has been identified as Adil Ahmad Dar.</p>

<p>The terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to Kashmiri news agency GNS. The Jaish-e-Mohammed is headed by Masood Azhar, one of the three terrorists released by India after the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 in December 1999.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A little after the attack, pictures and videos of Adil Ahmad Dar began to appear on social media. Police said Thursday that Dar was from Kakapora in Pulwama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the videos, Dar says he joined Jaish-e-Mohammed a year ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After a year's wait, I have got the chance to do what I joined the Jaish for... By the time this video reaches you, I will be in heaven... This is my last message to the people of Kashmir," Dar says in the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, Dar is seen holding an assault rifle, while a machine gun and pistol are seen next to him. Also seen in the video are several magazines of ammunition and a grenade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dar wears black clothing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video is superimposed with the words "Victory coming soon inshallah".&nbsp;</p>


The man who carried out Thursday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that left 40 CRPF jawans dead has been identified as Adil Ahmad Dar. The terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to Kashmiri news agency GNS.

The man who carried out Thursday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that left 40 CRPF jawans dead has been identified as Adil Ahmad Dar. The terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to Kashmiri news agency GNS. The Jaish-e-Mohammed is headed by Masood Azhar, one of the three terrorists released by India after the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 in December 1999. A little after the attack, pictures and videos of Adil Ahmad Dar began to appear on social media. Police said Thursday that Dar was from Kakapora in Pulwama. In one of the videos, Dar says he joined Jaish-e-Mohammed a year ago. "After a year's wait, I have got the chance to do what I joined the Jaish for... By the time this video reaches you, I will be in heaven... This is my last message to the people of Kashmir," Dar says in the video. In the video, Dar is seen holding an assault rifle, while a machine gun and pistol are seen next to him. Also seen in the video are several magazines of ammunition and a grenade. Dar wears black clothing. The video is superimposed with the words "Victory coming soon inshallah".

Adil Ahmad Dar: The man who carried out the Pulwama attack

<p>A terrorist rammed a vehicle laden with explosives into a convoy carrying CRPF personnel on Thursday afternoon in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is what we know so far of the attack:&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>70 vehicles:</strong> The bus that was attacked Thursday was travelling in a convoy of 70 vehicles</p>

<p><strong>2,500 personnel:</strong> There were a total of 2,500 personnel in the convoy</p>

<p><strong>Jammu-Srinagar highway:</strong> The convoy was attacked on the Jammu-Srinagar highway near Awantipora in the state's Pulwama district. The convoy had been travelling from Jammu to Srinagar</p>

<p><strong>3.15 pm:</strong> The attack took place at 3.15pm on Thursday</p>

<p><strong>Bus</strong><strong> was rammed:</strong> An explosive-laden vehicle was rammed into the bus carrying the CRPF jawans</p>

<p><strong>JeM claims </strong><strong>responsibilty</strong><strong>:</strong> The Jaish-e-Mohammad has claimed, in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS, responsibilty for the attack</p>

<p><strong>Adil Ahmad from Kakapora:</strong> Police identified the man who carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad Dar from Kakapora in Pulwama. They said that he joined the terror group in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>200 kgs of explosive: </strong>The news agency IANS said Dar used 200 kgs of explosive, probably RDX, in the attack</p>


A terrorist rammed a vehicle laden with explosives into a convoy carrying CRPF personnel on Thursday afternoon in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. Here is what we know so far of the attack: 70 vehicles: The bus that was attacked Thursday was travelling in a convoy of 70 vehicles 2,500 personnel: There were a total of 2,500 personnel in the convoy Jammu-Srinagar highway: The convoy was attacked on the Jammu-Srinagar highway near Awantipora in the state's Pulwama district.

A terrorist rammed a vehicle laden with explosives into a convoy carrying CRPF personnel on Thursday afternoon in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. Here is what we know so far of the attack: 70 vehicles: The bus that was attacked Thursday was travelling in a convoy of 70 vehicles 2,500 personnel: There were a total of 2,500 personnel in the convoy Jammu-Srinagar highway: The convoy was attacked on the Jammu-Srinagar highway near Awantipora in the state's Pulwama district. The convoy had been travelling from Jammu to Srinagar 3.15 pm: The attack took place at 3.15pm on Thursday Bus was rammed: An explosive-laden vehicle was rammed into the bus carrying the CRPF jawans JeM claims responsibilty: The Jaish-e-Mohammad has claimed, in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS, responsibilty for the attack Adil Ahmad from Kakapora: Police identified the man who carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad Dar from Kakapora in Pulwama. They said that he joined the terror group in 2018. 200 kgs of explosive: The news agency IANS said Dar used 200 kgs of explosive, probably RDX, in the attack

Pulwama attack: What we know so far

Breaking News: 30 CRPF jawans martyred in Pulwama terror attack

<p>A bomb blast <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/awantipora-crpf-convoy-hit-by-explosives-laden-vehicle-several-jawans-killed-197418">killed around 40 j</a>awans and injured dozens in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack took place at around 3.15 pm when the convoy, carrying&nbsp;Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)&nbsp;personnel,&nbsp;was moving from Jammu to Srinagar, police sources said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former cricketer Virender Sehwag expressed grief on the incident with a hashtag <em>#SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He wrote on his Twitter account, "Really pained by the cowardly attack on our CRPF in J&amp;K in which our brave men have been martyred."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"No words are enough to describe the pain. &nbsp;I wish a speedy recovery to those injured," Sehwag added.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really pained by the cowardly attack on our CRPF in J&amp;K in which our brave men have been martyred . No words are enough to describe the pain. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1096030302852403202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The convoy, comprising 70 buses in which around 2500 personnel were travelling, was targeted in Ladoora area on the new Expressway, CRPF Director General RP Bhatnagar told ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bus was extensively damaged in the blast which was followed by firing on the vehicle, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cause of the blast is being ascertained, Bhatnagar added.</p>

<p>"We suffered damage to the vehicle and men," said a senior CRPF official.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) SP Pani told reporters that it was a terror incident and an investigation is being conducted to ascertain the nature of the explosion.&nbsp;</p>


A bomb blast killed around 40 jawans and injured dozens in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling.

A bomb blast killed around 40 jawans and injured dozens in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling. The attack took place at around 3.15 pm when the convoy, carrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, was moving from Jammu to Srinagar, police sources said. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag expressed grief on the incident with a hashtag #SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge. He wrote on his Twitter account, "Really pained by the cowardly attack on our CRPF in J&K in which our brave men have been martyred." "No words are enough to describe the pain. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured," Sehwag added. Really pained by the cowardly attack on our CRPF in J&K in which our brave men have been martyred . No words are enough to describe the pain. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.#SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 14, 2019 × The convoy, comprising 70 buses in which around 2500 personnel were travelling, was targeted in Ladoora area on the new Expressway, CRPF Director General RP Bhatnagar told ANI. The bus was extensively damaged in the blast which was followed by firing on the vehicle, he said. The cause of the blast is being ascertained, Bhatnagar added. "We suffered damage to the vehicle and men," said a senior CRPF official. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) SP Pani told reporters that it was a terror incident and an investigation is being conducted to ascertain the nature of the explosion.

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag condemns Pulwama attack

<p>Reacting sharply to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's comments on the death of seven civilians in Kashmir's Pulwama, India Thursday said Islamabad should mind its own affairs which are in a "mess" instead of interfering in a neighbouring country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think it will be better if they mind their own business and look at the internal affairs which are in a mess," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said during a media briefing when asked about Khan's remarks.</p>

<p>He said Pakistan has taken no action against terror groups operating from its soil and statements coming from its side demonstrate its "insincerity and duplicity".&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday, Khan condemned the death of seven civilians in Kashmir's Pulwama and threatened to raise the issue at the UN.</p>

<p>Seven civilians died Saturday when security forces opened fire at an unruly mob that had gathered at the site of an encounter in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.</p>

<p>Kumar said Pakistan must take action against terror groups operating from its soil instead of commenting on India's internal affairs.</p>

<p>"The statements coming from that side demonstrate their insincerity and duplicity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have been demanding that stop allowing your territory to be used for terror groups and terrorists who are operating from your soil. No action is being taken against them," he said.&nbsp;</p>


Reacting sharply to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's comments on the death of seven civilians in Kashmir's Pulwama, India Thursday said Islamabad should mind its own affairs which are in a "mess" instead of interfering in a neighbouring country.

Reacting sharply to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's comments on the death of seven civilians in Kashmir's Pulwama, India Thursday said Islamabad should mind its own affairs which are in a "mess" instead of interfering in a neighbouring country. "I think it will be better if they mind their own business and look at the internal affairs which are in a mess," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said during a media briefing when asked about Khan's remarks. He said Pakistan has taken no action against terror groups operating from its soil and statements coming from its side demonstrate its "insincerity and duplicity". On Sunday, Khan condemned the death of seven civilians in Kashmir's Pulwama and threatened to raise the issue at the UN. Seven civilians died Saturday when security forces opened fire at an unruly mob that had gathered at the site of an encounter in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. Kumar said Pakistan must take action against terror groups operating from its soil instead of commenting on India's internal affairs. "The statements coming from that side demonstrate their insincerity and duplicity. "We have been demanding that stop allowing your territory to be used for terror groups and terrorists who are operating from your soil. No action is being taken against them," he said.

Pakistan should mind its own business: India on Imran Khan's comment on Pulwama deaths

<p>Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the next kin of CRPF soldier Kuldeep Rai who lost his life in Pulwama terror attack.</p>

<p>The newly appointed chief minister has also said that he will try to meet the family of the deceased soldier.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We have announced compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the next of kin of CRPF jawan Kuldeep Rai who lost his life in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> terror attack. I will try to meet the jawan&#39;s family too: Himachal Pradesh chief Minister Jairam Thakur <a href="https://t.co/yXU9CH0cMK">pic.twitter.com/yXU9CH0cMK</a></p>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/947785903287578624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">&times;</a></div>

<p>Five CRPF soldiers were killed in a pre-dawn attack on the paramilitary force at Lethpora in Pulwama district.</p>

<p>Pakistan- based Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The security forces killed three terrorists in a counter operation launched against the militants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CRPF Special DG of Jammu and Kashmir zone SN Srivastava has said that the search operation will continue to go on unless the police are doubly sure of no other militant hiding anywhere.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Search operation is still going on, we want discount any chance of anybody hiding, want to be doubly sure before we call off the operation: CRPF Special DG (J&amp;K zone) SN Srivastava on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulwamaAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulwamaAttack</a> <a href="https://t.co/eWFD2j0KNf">pic.twitter.com/eWFD2j0KNf</a></p>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/947788154156675072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">&times;</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Two of the militants killed yesterday are from this region, one killed today is a foreign militant: CRPF Special DG (J&amp;K zone) SN Srivastava on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulwamaAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulwamaAttack</a> <a href="https://t.co/SzTsBDGp82">pic.twitter.com/SzTsBDGp82</a></p>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/947788824762916864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">&times;</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the next kin of CRPF soldier Kuldeep Rai who lost his life in Pulwama terror attack

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the next kin of CRPF soldier Kuldeep Rai who lost his life in Pulwama terror attack. The newly appointed chief minister has also said that he will try to meet the family of the deceased soldier. We have announced compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the next of kin of CRPF jawan Kuldeep Rai who lost his life in #Pulwama terror attack. I will try to meet the jawan's family too: Himachal Pradesh chief Minister Jairam Thakur pic.twitter.com/yXU9CH0cMK — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018 × Five CRPF soldiers were killed in a pre-dawn attack on the paramilitary force at Lethpora in Pulwama district. Pakistan- based Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack. The security forces killed three terrorists in a counter operation launched against the militants. The CRPF Special DG of Jammu and Kashmir zone SN Srivastava has said that the search operation will continue to go on unless the police are doubly sure of no other militant hiding anywhere. Search operation is still going on, we want discount any chance of anybody hiding, want to be doubly sure before we call off the operation: CRPF Special DG (J&K zone) SN Srivastava on #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/eWFD2j0KNf — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018 × Two of the militants killed yesterday are from this region, one killed today is a foreign militant: CRPF Special DG (J&K zone) SN Srivastava on #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/SzTsBDGp82 — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018 ×

Himachal government offers compensation to Pulwama martyr

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-fog-flights-trains-delayed-28207" target="_blank">Operations at Delhi airport suspended because of heavy fog</a></p>

<p>Operations at Delhi airport were suspended on Sunday morning as visibility dropped below 50 metres because of heavy fog. The blanket of fog earlier lead to the cancellation of one flight and the delay and rescheduling of trains.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/nuclear-button-is-always-on-my-table-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-28204" target="_blank">&#39;Nuclear button is always on my table&#39;: North Korea&#39;s Kim Jong-Un</a></p>

<p>In a defiant New Year message, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un said today that he was always within the reach of the nuclear button. He also said that North Korea must mass-produce nuclear weapons and missiles. &quot;The nuclear button is always on my table. This is not blackmail but reality,&quot; said Kim, reiterating his claims that North Korea was a nuclear state.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/palestine-recalls-its-ambassador-to-us-over-jerusalem-crisis-28202">Palestine recalls its ambassador to </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/palestine-recalls-its-ambassador-to-us-over-jerusalem-crisis-28202">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/palestine-recalls-its-ambassador-to-us-over-jerusalem-crisis-28202"> over Jerusalem crisis</a></p>

<p>The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) recalled its ambassador to the US on Sunday in Washington following US President Donald Trump&#39;s controversial decision of recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel a few weeks ago. The PNA&#39;s move was done in order to have &quot;consultations&quot; over the crisis with Washington after its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/nrc-releases-first-draft-with-19-crore-names-as-legal-in-assam-28208">Assam releases </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/nrc-releases-first-draft-with-19-crore-names-as-legal-in-assam-28208">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/nrc-releases-first-draft-with-19-crore-names-as-legal-in-assam-28208"> draft with 1.9 crore names as &#39;legal&#39; residents</a></p>

<p>The much-anticipated first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published on Sunday where almost 1.9 crore Assam residents have been tagged as &quot;legal&quot;.&nbsp;Out of the total population of around 3.29 crore in Assam, 1.9 crore have been declared legal while the rest await further stages of verification.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/4-jawans-3-terrorists-killed-in-pre-dawn-attack-in-pulwama-crpf-28180" target="_blank">5 jawans, 3 terrorists killed in Pulwama attack: CRPF</a></p>

<p>Heavily armed terrorists on Sunday launched a pre-dawn attack on a CRPF camp in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, killing five personnel of the force and injuring three others, a security forces spokesperson said. CRPF spokesperson Rajesh Yadav said the bodies of two terrorists have also been recovered while one more is believed to have been killed.</p>


Operations at Delhi airport suspended because of heavy fog Operations at Delhi airport were suspended on Sunday morning as visibility dropped below 50 metres because of heavy fog. The blanket of fog earlier lead to the cancellation of one flight and the delay and rescheduling of trains. 'Nuclear button is always on my table': North Korea's Kim Jong-Un In a defiant New Year message, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un said today that he was always within the reach of the nuclear button. He also said that North Korea must mass-produce nuclear weapons and missiles. "The nuclear button is always on my table. This is not blackmail but reality," said Kim, reiterating his claims that North Korea was a nuclear state. Palestine recalls its ambassador to US over Jerusalem crisis The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) recalled its ambassador to the US on Sunday in Washington following US President Donald Trump's controversial decision of recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel a few weeks ago. The PNA's move was done in order to have "consultations" over the crisis with Washington after its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Assam releases first draft with 1.9 crore names as 'legal' residents The much-anticipated first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published on Sunday where almost 1.9 crore Assam residents have been tagged as "legal". Out of the total population of around 3.29 crore in Assam, 1.9 crore have been declared legal while the rest await further stages of verification. 5 jawans, 3 terrorists killed in Pulwama attack: CRPF Heavily armed terrorists on Sunday launched a pre-dawn attack on a CRPF camp in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, killing five personnel of the force and injuring three others, a security forces spokesperson said. CRPF spokesperson Rajesh Yadav said the bodies of two terrorists have also been recovered while one more is believed to have been killed.

WION morning news brief, January 1, 2018

<p>Four jawans have lost their lives and three injured in the Pulwama attack, according to the latest report. Three terrorists have also been killed so far.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> attack <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UPDATE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UPDATE</a>: Four jawans have lost their lives in the attack, three injured while three terrorists have been killed so far <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JammuAndKashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JammuAndKashmir</a> <a href="https://t.co/9hQAqGty0e">pic.twitter.com/9hQAqGty0e</a></p>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/947385700218912769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">&times;</a></div>

<p>Four soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and three others injured after two terrorists stormed a CRPF training center in Awantipora town in Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district early morning on Sunday.</p>

<p>The terrorists first lobbed grenades and then began firing to enter the 185th battalion camp.</p>

<p>In a statement, the CRPF said the attack took place at their camp at the Lethpora village at 2:10 am and that there was the possibility of another attack as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Fidayeen managed to enter Lethpora camp at 0210hrs. As per report two of our men got injured during initial intrusion from J&amp;K Police Commando training area side. There is quite a possibility of a similar type of attack on another camp also,&quot; the CRPF said.</p>

<p>The injured have been rushed to a hospital and senior CRPF and JK police officers have reached the CRPF camp, CRPF officials said.</p>

<p>The injured soldiers are out of danger now.</p>

<p>In August, eight security personnel lost their lives in a terrorist attack on a district police complex in Pulwama.</p>


In August, eight security personnel lost their lives in a terrorist attack on a district police complex in Pulwama.

Four jawans have lost their lives and three injured in the Pulwama attack, according to the latest report. Three terrorists have also been killed so far. #Pulwama attack #UPDATE: Four jawans have lost their lives in the attack, three injured while three terrorists have been killed so far #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/9hQAqGty0e — ANI (@ANI) December 31, 2017 × Four soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and three others injured after two terrorists stormed a CRPF training center in Awantipora town in Kashmir's Pulwama district early morning on Sunday. The terrorists first lobbed grenades and then began firing to enter the 185th battalion camp. In a statement, the CRPF said the attack took place at their camp at the Lethpora village at 2:10 am and that there was the possibility of another attack as well. "Fidayeen managed to enter Lethpora camp at 0210hrs. As per report two of our men got injured during initial intrusion from J&K Police Commando training area side. There is quite a possibility of a similar type of attack on another camp also," the CRPF said. The injured have been rushed to a hospital and senior CRPF and JK police officers have reached the CRPF camp, CRPF officials said. The injured soldiers are out of danger now. In August, eight security personnel lost their lives in a terrorist attack on a district police complex in Pulwama.

Pulwama terror attack: 4 jawans killed, 3 injured

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajnikanth-announces-entry-in-politics-28150">Rajnikanth announces entry in politics</a></p>

<p>Tamil superstar Rajnikanth today announced his much-awaited entry into politics.</p>

<p>The legendary Tamil actor, who has a cult status in Tamil Nadu, said he will form his own political party in the next assembly elections and contest all constituencies in Tamil Nadu.</p>

<p>&quot;My political entry is definite. In next assembly elections I will form a party and will contest all constituencies in Tamil Nadu,&quot; Rajinikanth said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-at-least-2-injured-as-terrorists-attack-crpf-camp-in-pulwama-28143">J&amp;K: 1 soldier killed as terrorists attack CRPF camp in Pulwama</a></p>

<p>One soldier of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and two others injured after two-three terrorists stormed a CRPF training center in Awantipora town in Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district.</p>

<p>The terrorists first lobbed grenades and then began firing to enter the center, ANI reported.</p>

<p>The encounter is still going on.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-fumes-after-hardik-asks-nitin-patel-to-join-congress-28141">BJP fumes after Hardik asks Nitin Patel to join Congress</a></p>

<p>The BJP rejected firebrand Patidar leader Hardik Patel&#39;s proposal saying that their party leaders are loyal and cannot be lured by anyone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes following Patel&#39;s offer to Gujarat deputy chief minister Nitin Patel to quit BJP along with 10 MLA&#39;s and join Congress for a more deserving position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that Hardik&#39;s statement should not be given attention as &quot;he is fishing in troubled waters&quot;.</p>

<p>BJP leader Murlidhar Rao also slammed Hardik and said that BJP is party of loyal and honest leaders unlike Congress.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-cuts-proposed-on-padmavati-only-5-modifications-says-central-board-of-filmcertification-28132">Padmavati: No cuts proposed, only 5 modifications, clarifies Prasoon Joshi</a></p>

<p>The CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi has clarified that they had suggested only 5 modifications and &quot;no cuts&quot; in Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s period drama Padmavati. The modifications include changing the disclaimer clearly to one that does not claim historical accuracy, changing the title to &quot;Padmavat&quot; from &quot;Padmavati&quot;, modifications in the song &quot;Ghoomar&quot;, modifying the incorrect/misleading reference to historical place and adding a disclaimer that the film, in no manner, subscribes to the practice of Sati and doesn&#39;t seek to glorify it.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/3-reportedly-killed-in-ongoing-protests-in-iran-government-blocks-internet-28144">3 reportedly killed in ongoing protests in Iran, </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/3-reportedly-killed-in-ongoing-protests-in-iran-government-blocks-internet-28144">government</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/3-reportedly-killed-in-ongoing-protests-in-iran-government-blocks-internet-28144"> blocks internet</a></p>

<p>At least three Iranian protestors were reportedly shot dead by Iran&#39;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Saturday night in the ongoing protests.</p>

<p>There was no immediate confirmation of the incident, which reportedly took place in Doroud, in the Lorestan province, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Demonstrators attacked a town hall in the Iranian capital Saturday as protests spilled into a third night despite government warnings against any further &quot;illegal gatherings&quot; and moves to cut off the internet on mobiles.</p>


Rajnikanth announces entry in politics Tamil superstar Rajnikanth today announced his much-awaited entry into politics. The legendary Tamil actor, who has a cult status in Tamil Nadu, said he will form his own political party in the next assembly elections and contest all constituencies in Tamil Nadu. "My political entry is definite. In next assembly elections I will form a party and will contest all constituencies in Tamil Nadu," Rajinikanth said. J&K: 1 soldier killed as terrorists attack CRPF camp in Pulwama One soldier of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and two others injured after two-three terrorists stormed a CRPF training center in Awantipora town in Kashmir's Pulwama district. The terrorists first lobbed grenades and then began firing to enter the center, ANI reported. The encounter is still going on. BJP fumes after Hardik asks Nitin Patel to join Congress The BJP rejected firebrand Patidar leader Hardik Patel's proposal saying that their party leaders are loyal and cannot be lured by anyone. This comes following Patel's offer to Gujarat deputy chief minister Nitin Patel to quit BJP along with 10 MLA's and join Congress for a more deserving position. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that Hardik's statement should not be given attention as "he is fishing in troubled waters". BJP leader Murlidhar Rao also slammed Hardik and said that BJP is party of loyal and honest leaders unlike Congress. Padmavati: No cuts proposed, only 5 modifications, clarifies Prasoon Joshi The CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi has clarified that they had suggested only 5 modifications and "no cuts" in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Padmavati. The modifications include changing the disclaimer clearly to one that does not claim historical accuracy, changing the title to "Padmavat" from "Padmavati", modifications in the song "Ghoomar", modifying the incorrect/misleading reference to historical place and adding a disclaimer that the film, in no manner, subscribes to the practice of Sati and doesn't seek to glorify it. 3 reportedly killed in ongoing protests in Iran, government blocks internet At least three Iranian protestors were reportedly shot dead by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Saturday night in the ongoing protests. There was no immediate confirmation of the incident, which reportedly took place in Doroud, in the Lorestan province, media reports said. Demonstrators attacked a town hall in the Iranian capital Saturday as protests spilled into a third night despite government warnings against any further "illegal gatherings" and moves to cut off the internet on mobiles.

WION morning news brief, December 31, 2017

pulwama-attack

Pulwama Attack, News on Pulwama Attack, stories on Pulwama Attack, articles on Pulwama Attack, Pulwama Attack stories at Wion, Pulwama Attack news, Pulwama Attack latest news

pulwama attack