<p>India on Saturday briefed Heads of Missions of Arab countries about Islamabad's role in sponsoring terror outfit—Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) that orchestrated the terror attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday.</p>

<p>Ambassadors of UAE, Iran, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Morocco, Egypt and Kuwait arrived for the Ministry of External Affairs briefing.</p>

<p>The meeting comes a day after the MEA apprised around 25 Heads of Mission (HoM) including representatives from South Korea, Sweden, Slovakia, France, Spain, Bhutan, Germany, Hungary, Italy, European Union, Canada, Britain, Russia, Israel, Australia, and Japan.</p>

<p>On Friday, India lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over Pulwama terror attack and its High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood was summoned by the Foreign Secretary in connection with the attack.</p>

<p>According to sources, Gokhale issued a strong demarche in connection with the terrorist attack in Pulwama and conveyed that Pakistan must take immediate and verifiable action against JeM.</p>

<p>He also conveyed to Mahmood that Pakistan must immediately stop any groups or individuals associated with terrorism from operating from its territories, the source added.</p>

<p>The Foreign Secretary also rejected the statement made by the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan on Thursday with regards to the attack.</p>

<p>Nearly 40 CRPF personnel were killed when a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist rammed a vehicle carrying over 100-kg explosives into their bus on Srinagar-Jammu national highway on Thursday at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora.</p>

<p>The convoy consisted of 78 buses in which around 2,500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar.</p>

<p>JeM, a terror outfit based in Pakistan and led by Masood Azhar, has carried out several terror attacks in India including the attack on Pathankot airbase in 2016.</p>

<p>Masood was released by the then government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in exchange for hostages on board flight IC-814 in December 1999.</p>

<p>India has approached the United Nations to list Masood as a global terrorist, but China always vetoes New Delhi’s bid in this regard.&nbsp;</p>


India on Saturday briefed Heads of Missions of Arab countries about Islamabad's role in sponsoring terror outfit—Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) that orchestrated the terror attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday.

India on Saturday briefed Heads of Missions of Arab countries about Islamabad's role in sponsoring terror outfit—Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) that orchestrated the terror attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday. Ambassadors of UAE, Iran, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Morocco, Egypt and Kuwait arrived for the Ministry of External Affairs briefing. The meeting comes a day after the MEA apprised around 25 Heads of Mission (HoM) including representatives from South Korea, Sweden, Slovakia, France, Spain, Bhutan, Germany, Hungary, Italy, European Union, Canada, Britain, Russia, Israel, Australia, and Japan. On Friday, India lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over Pulwama terror attack and its High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood was summoned by the Foreign Secretary in connection with the attack. According to sources, Gokhale issued a strong demarche in connection with the terrorist attack in Pulwama and conveyed that Pakistan must take immediate and verifiable action against JeM. He also conveyed to Mahmood that Pakistan must immediately stop any groups or individuals associated with terrorism from operating from its territories, the source added. The Foreign Secretary also rejected the statement made by the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan on Thursday with regards to the attack. Nearly 40 CRPF personnel were killed when a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist rammed a vehicle carrying over 100-kg explosives into their bus on Srinagar-Jammu national highway on Thursday at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora. The convoy consisted of 78 buses in which around 2,500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar. JeM, a terror outfit based in Pakistan and led by Masood Azhar, has carried out several terror attacks in India including the attack on Pathankot airbase in 2016. Masood was released by the then government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in exchange for hostages on board flight IC-814 in December 1999. India has approached the United Nations to list Masood as a global terrorist, but China always vetoes New Delhi’s bid in this regard.

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<p>A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-attack-what-we-know-so-far-197443">rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans</a> on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.&nbsp;The attack left 40 people dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials said there were a total of 42 people in the bus including the driver.&nbsp;The attack on the bus — it was travelling in a convoy — took place at 3.15 pm near Awantipora.&nbsp;There had been 70 vehicles in the convoy which had been transporting 2,500 personnel from Jammu to Srinagar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The attack also left dozens injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-climbing death toll. The first reports had said eight CRPF personnel had died; that figure quickly turned into 12, and then continued to climb upwards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The death toll makes this the worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in decades. Nineteen Indian soldiers had died in the attack on the army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri in September 2016, which led to India's surgical strikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials said the terrorist was carrying over a 100 kgs of explosive in his vehicle. He had been driving on the wrong side of the road and rammed head-on into the CRPF bus.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS.</p>

<p>The terrorist who carried out the attack was identified as <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476">Adil Ahmad Dar from Kakapora in Pulwama</a>; pictures and video of him began to flood social media soon after the attack.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sacrifices-of-our-brave-security-personnel-shall-not-go-in-vain-modi-says-after-pulwama-attack-197456">"despicable" and "dastardly" attack</a>, saying "the sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi added that he had spoken with Home Minister Rajnath Singh about the situation in Kashmir.&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>

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<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>

<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>

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<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.</p>

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A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. The attack left 40 people dead.

A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. The attack left 40 people dead. Officials said there were a total of 42 people in the bus including the driver. The attack on the bus — it was travelling in a convoy — took place at 3.15 pm near Awantipora. There had been 70 vehicles in the convoy which had been transporting 2,500 personnel from Jammu to Srinagar. 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 also left dozens injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-climbing death toll. The first reports had said eight CRPF personnel had died; that figure quickly turned into 12, and then continued to climb upwards. The death toll makes this the worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in decades. Nineteen Indian soldiers had died in the attack on the army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri in September 2016, which led to India's surgical strikes. Officials said the terrorist was carrying over a 100 kgs of explosive in his vehicle. He had been driving on the wrong side of the road and rammed head-on into the CRPF bus. The Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS. The terrorist who carried out the attack was identified as Adil Ahmad Dar from Kakapora in Pulwama; pictures and video of him began to flood social media soon after the attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the "despicable" and "dastardly" attack, saying "the sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain". Modi added that he had spoken with Home Minister Rajnath Singh about the situation in Kashmir. 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. #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 × 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". 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. Sources: Cabinet Committee on Security to meet at 9:15 AM tomorrow pic.twitter.com/N2qMtmezx4 — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2019 × 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.

Terror attack on CRPF convoy in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama: Death toll climbs to 40

<p>New Delhi on Friday withdrew the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/reject-insinuation-by-india-to-link-pulwama-attack-to-pak-without-investigation-pak-government-197496">Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status accorded to Pakistan</a> following <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476">Pulwama attack on CRPF personnel</a> in which at least 40 lost their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India had granted MFN status to Pakistan in 1994. Under it, a country grants equal trade advantages like low tariff or high import quota. Pakistan never granted India MFN.</p>

<p>India will be also taking action to diplomatically isolate Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Briefing the media after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-attack-ccs-meet-gets-underway-to-discuss-security-situation-in-jk-197529">Cabinet Committee on Security meet</a> in New Delhi on Friday, Finance minister Arun Jaitley said, "MEA will initiate all possible steps and I am referring to all possible diplomatic steps which have to be taken to ensure the ''complete isolation'' of Pakistan from the international community for having a direct hand in this incident"</p>

<p>India will also ask the world to form a consensus on comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism which it had introduced more than two decades ago at the United Nation.</p>

<p>Finance minister said," MEA will also with International Community to make sure that Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism lying with UN is now adopted"</p>

<p>The CCS took an assessment of the situation and discussed the incident in which a large number of CRPF died, Jaitly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaitley added, ''Security forces will take all possible take steps to ensure full security is maintained and ensure those who committed this heinous crime are made to pay a heavy cost''.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Jaitley, CRPF will make detailed arrangements to transport the bodies of the deceased to their relatives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CCS observed a two-minute silence before the meeting and expressed its condolences to the victims of the heinous attack.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rajnath will leave for Srinagar along with several officials in order to take stock of the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the Uri attack, India along with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan had boycotted the SAARC Summit in Islamabad.</p>

<p>Several countries have condemned the Pulwama attack which killed more than 40 CRPF personnel. The United States called on Pakistan to act on terrorist groups operating on its soil but China still hasn't reacted.&nbsp;</p>


New Delhi on Friday withdrew the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status accorded to Pakistan following Pulwama attack on CRPF personnel in which at least 40 lost their lives.

New Delhi on Friday withdrew the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status accorded to Pakistan following Pulwama attack on CRPF personnel in which at least 40 lost their lives. India had granted MFN status to Pakistan in 1994. Under it, a country grants equal trade advantages like low tariff or high import quota. Pakistan never granted India MFN. India will be also taking action to diplomatically isolate Pakistan. Briefing the media after Cabinet Committee on Security meet in New Delhi on Friday, Finance minister Arun Jaitley said, "MEA will initiate all possible steps and I am referring to all possible diplomatic steps which have to be taken to ensure the ''complete isolation'' of Pakistan from the international community for having a direct hand in this incident" India will also ask the world to form a consensus on comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism which it had introduced more than two decades ago at the United Nation. Finance minister said," MEA will also with International Community to make sure that Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism lying with UN is now adopted" The CCS took an assessment of the situation and discussed the incident in which a large number of CRPF died, Jaitly said. Jaitley added, ''Security forces will take all possible take steps to ensure full security is maintained and ensure those who committed this heinous crime are made to pay a heavy cost''. According to Jaitley, CRPF will make detailed arrangements to transport the bodies of the deceased to their relatives. The CCS observed a two-minute silence before the meeting and expressed its condolences to the victims of the heinous attack. Meanwhile, Rajnath will leave for Srinagar along with several officials in order to take stock of the situation. After the Uri attack, India along with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan had boycotted the SAARC Summit in Islamabad. Several countries have condemned the Pulwama attack which killed more than 40 CRPF personnel. The United States called on Pakistan to act on terrorist groups operating on its soil but China still hasn't reacted.

India withdraws 'Most Favoured Nation' status accorded to Pakistan after Pulwama attack

<p>Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said 'Most Favoured Nation' status accorded to Pakistan has been withdrawn after at least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Pulwama when the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in.</p>

<p>Jaitley was addressing a press conference after Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting concluded in Delhi on Friday morning.</p>

<p>The CCS took an assessment of the situation and discussed the incident in which a large number of CRPF died, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) will take all possible diplomatic efforts for complete ''isolation'' of Pakistan from the international community for having a hand in this gruesome incident, Jaitley added.</p>

<p>''Security forces will take all possible take steps to ensure full security is maintained and ensure those who committed this heinous crime are made to pay a heavy cost,'' Jaitley further said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rajnath will leave for Srinagar along with several officials in order to take stock of the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An all-party meeting will be called tomorrow to discuss the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Jaitley, CRPF will make detailed arrangements to transport the bodies of the deceased to their relatives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CCS observed a two-minute silence before the meeting and expressed its condolences to the victims of the heinous attack.</p>


Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said 'Most Favoured Nation' status accorded to Pakistan has been withdrawn after at least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Pulwama when the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in.

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said 'Most Favoured Nation' status accorded to Pakistan has been withdrawn after at least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Pulwama when the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in. Jaitley was addressing a press conference after Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting concluded in Delhi on Friday morning. The CCS took an assessment of the situation and discussed the incident in which a large number of CRPF died, he said. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) will take all possible diplomatic efforts for complete ''isolation'' of Pakistan from the international community for having a hand in this gruesome incident, Jaitley added. ''Security forces will take all possible take steps to ensure full security is maintained and ensure those who committed this heinous crime are made to pay a heavy cost,'' Jaitley further said. Meanwhile, Rajnath will leave for Srinagar along with several officials in order to take stock of the situation. An all-party meeting will be called tomorrow to discuss the incident. According to Jaitley, CRPF will make detailed arrangements to transport the bodies of the deceased to their relatives. The CCS observed a two-minute silence before the meeting and expressed its condolences to the victims of the heinous attack.

<p>Home Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday assured the people of the country that the terror attack on a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-convoy-attacked-in-jammu-kashmirs-pulwama-death-toll-climbs-to-40-197468">CRPF bus</a> in Jammu and Kashmir, carried out by Pakistan-sponsored Jaish-e-Mohammed, will be avenged.</p>

<p>In a statement, he said the central government is determined to foil the designs of those who want to disrupt peace through such a terror attack "sponsored and sheltered by Pakistan".</p>

<p>"Jaish-e-Mohammed has carried out this<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-attack-what-we-know-so-far-197443"> terror attack</a>. We assure the country that we will undertake whatever it takes to avenge this," he said.</p>

<p>Singh will be visiting Srinagar Friday to take stock of the situation in the wake of the attack on the convoy that killed at least 39 CRPF personnel.</p>

<p>He will also hold review meetings with senior security and police officials to make a ground-level assessment and review further operational actions.</p>

<p>Singh has cancelled all his political engagements in Bihar Friday.</p>

<p>He called up Governor Satya Pal Malik, who apprised him about the prevailing situation in the state. Singh also spoke to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Director of Intelligence Bureau Rajiv Jain and Director General of CRPF R R Bhatnagar and gave them necessary instructions, a home ministry official said.</p>

<p>In a tweet, Singh said, "Today's dastardly attack on CRPF in Pulwama (J&amp;K) is extremely painful and disturbing. I bow to each and every CRPF jawan who has sacrificed his life in service to the nation. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."</p>

<p>The home ministry is also closely monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which is currently under the President's rule.</p>

<p>The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi may meet on Friday to take stock of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The CCS, the country's top decision-making body on strategic affairs, comprises the Home Minister, the Defence Minister, the External Affairs Minister and the Finance Minister besides the Prime Minister.</p>

<p>At least 39 CRPF personnel were killed in Pulwama when the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in.</p>

<p>This is one of the worst terror strikes in the state since the Uri attack in 2016.&nbsp;</p>


Home Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday assured the people of the country that the terror attack on a CRPF bus in Jammu and Kashmir, carried out by Pakistan-sponsored Jaish-e-Mohammed, will be avenged.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday assured the people of the country that the terror attack on a CRPF bus in Jammu and Kashmir, carried out by Pakistan-sponsored Jaish-e-Mohammed, will be avenged. In a statement, he said the central government is determined to foil the designs of those who want to disrupt peace through such a terror attack "sponsored and sheltered by Pakistan". "Jaish-e-Mohammed has carried out this terror attack. We assure the country that we will undertake whatever it takes to avenge this," he said. Singh will be visiting Srinagar Friday to take stock of the situation in the wake of the attack on the convoy that killed at least 39 CRPF personnel. He will also hold review meetings with senior security and police officials to make a ground-level assessment and review further operational actions. Singh has cancelled all his political engagements in Bihar Friday. He called up Governor Satya Pal Malik, who apprised him about the prevailing situation in the state. Singh also spoke to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Director of Intelligence Bureau Rajiv Jain and Director General of CRPF R R Bhatnagar and gave them necessary instructions, a home ministry official said. In a tweet, Singh said, "Today's dastardly attack on CRPF in Pulwama (J&K) is extremely painful and disturbing. I bow to each and every CRPF jawan who has sacrificed his life in service to the nation. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured." The home ministry is also closely monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which is currently under the President's rule. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi may meet on Friday to take stock of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The CCS, the country's top decision-making body on strategic affairs, comprises the Home Minister, the Defence Minister, the External Affairs Minister and the Finance Minister besides the Prime Minister. At least 39 CRPF personnel were killed in Pulwama when the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in. This is one of the worst terror strikes in the state since the Uri attack in 2016.

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<p>As many as 7 people have been detained by security forces after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) joined Jammu and Kashmir Police's&nbsp;probe into <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-terror-attack-india-summons-pakistan-high-commission-lodges-strong-protest-197574">Pulwama terror attack on Friday</a>. According to reports, multiple raids were conducted by security forces today. Mobile internet has been suspended in Jammu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts of anti-terror commando force the National Security Guard (NSG) and investigators of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) left for Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to join the probe into the terror attack in Pulwama in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, a home ministry official had said an NIA team with forensic experts was being sent to Srinagar to assist Jammu and Kashmir Police in forensic evaluation of the scene of the crime.</p>

<p>Explosive specialists of the Black Cat commando force NSG would also join in the investigation into the attack, another official had said.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reached the stage and paid tribute to security personnel who lost their lives in yesterday's ghastly attack.</p>

<p>Later in the day, Singh announced, "In the wake of suicide attack on CRPF convoy yesterday, it has been decided that the civilian movement will be stopped for sometime when a large convoy of security forces passes through an area. Civilians will face a little difficulty, we apologise for it".</p>

<p>"I've requested state govts to extend the maximum help they can lend to the bereaved families. I've given all the necessary directions to the officers. The morale has not taken a hit. We'll see this fight against terrorism to the end," he noted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"There are some elements who are hand in glove with terror organisations, terror forces &amp; ISI across the border. They are involved in terror conspiracies too. They are toying with the future of the people, especially the youth, of J&amp;K," the minister added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over 40 CRPF personnel were killed and five injured in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir when a Jaish suicide bomber rammed a vehicle carrying over 100 kg of explosives into their bus in Pulwama district on Thursday.</p>

<p>More than 2,500 Central Reserve Police Force personnel, many of them returning from leave to rejoin duty in the Valley, were travelling in the convoy of 78 vehicles when they were ambushed on the Srinagar-Jammu highway at Latoomode in Awantipora in south Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/we-stand-united-with-india-world-leaders-extend-solidarity-over-pulwama-terror-attack-197579">World leaders condemned the heinous attack</a> while in a strong reaction, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-terror-attack-india-summons-pakistan-high-commission-lodges-strong-protest-197574">India summoned Pak envoy</a> and decided to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-mfn-status-to-pakistan-what-it-means-how-it-impacts-trade-197569">scrap Most Favoured Nation status to Pakistan</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;</em></p>


As many as 7 people have been detained by security forces after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) joined Jammu and Kashmir Police's probe into Pulwama terror attack on Friday.

As many as 7 people have been detained by security forces after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) joined Jammu and Kashmir Police's probe into Pulwama terror attack on Friday. According to reports, multiple raids were conducted by security forces today. Mobile internet has been suspended in Jammu. Experts of anti-terror commando force the National Security Guard (NSG) and investigators of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) left for Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to join the probe into the terror attack in Pulwama in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed, news agency PTI reported. On Thursday, a home ministry official had said an NIA team with forensic experts was being sent to Srinagar to assist Jammu and Kashmir Police in forensic evaluation of the scene of the crime. Explosive specialists of the Black Cat commando force NSG would also join in the investigation into the attack, another official had said. Bravehearts of CRPF who made the supreme sacrifice and attained martyrdom in the Pulwama attack on 14/02/2019. pic.twitter.com/eHrPnYaSGV — 🇮🇳CRPF🇮🇳 (@crpfindia) February 15, 2019 × Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reached the stage and paid tribute to security personnel who lost their lives in yesterday's ghastly attack. Later in the day, Singh announced, "In the wake of suicide attack on CRPF convoy yesterday, it has been decided that the civilian movement will be stopped for sometime when a large convoy of security forces passes through an area. Civilians will face a little difficulty, we apologise for it". "I've requested state govts to extend the maximum help they can lend to the bereaved families. I've given all the necessary directions to the officers. The morale has not taken a hit. We'll see this fight against terrorism to the end," he noted. HM Rajnath Singh in Srinagar: In the wake of suicide attack on CRPF convoy y'day, it has been decided that the civilian movement will be stopped for sometime when a large convoy of security forces passes through an area. Civilians will face a little difficulty,we apologise for it pic.twitter.com/dk4xFtNl8t — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019 × "There are some elements who are hand in glove with terror organisations, terror forces & ISI across the border. They are involved in terror conspiracies too. They are toying with the future of the people, especially the youth, of J&K," the minister added. Over 40 CRPF personnel were killed and five injured in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir when a Jaish suicide bomber rammed a vehicle carrying over 100 kg of explosives into their bus in Pulwama district on Thursday. More than 2,500 Central Reserve Police Force personnel, many of them returning from leave to rejoin duty in the Valley, were travelling in the convoy of 78 vehicles when they were ambushed on the Srinagar-Jammu highway at Latoomode in Awantipora in south Kashmir. World leaders condemned the heinous attack while in a strong reaction, India summoned Pak envoy and decided to scrap Most Favoured Nation status to Pakistan. (With inputs from PTI)

Pulwama terror attack: NIA begins investigation, 7 detained after raids

Kashmir terror attack: 44 CRPF personal martyred in Pulwama

<p>A Pakistan-based militant group, Jaish-e-Mohammad, has taken responsibility for <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-terror-attack-nia-begins-investigation-7-detained-after-raids-197621">the deadliest attack on security forces in Indian Kashmir</a> in 30 years of insurgency, ratcheting up tension between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours.</p>

<p>India says the group and its leader, Masood Azhar, enjoy free rein in Pakistan, and demands that Pakistan acts to stop militant groups operating from its soil.</p>

<p>Pakistan condemned the Thursday bomb attack that killed 44 paramilitary policemen but denied any complicity.</p>

<p>India has blamed Jaish for a series of attacks including a 2001 raid on its parliament in New Delhi that led to India mobilising its military on the border, bringing the foes to the brink of a fourth war.</p>

<p><strong>Who are the Jaish-e-Mohammad and what have they done?</strong></p>

<p>Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), or Army of Mohammad, has ties to other Sunni militant groups in Pakistan such as Lashka-e-Taiba (LeT) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi. It was banned in Pakistan in 2002 but US&nbsp;authorities say it still operates there openly.</p>

<p>Founded in 2000 after the release of Azhar from an Indian prison in exchange for 155 hostages from a hijacked Indian Airlines plane, it has claimed responsibility for numerous suicide bombings in Kashmir, India's only Muslim-majority state, which is also claimed by Pakistan.</p>

<p>The group, which aims to unite Kashmir with Pakistan, has repeatedly caused tension between India and Pakistan. Along with LeT, it was involved in attacks in 2001 on the Indian parliament and the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly building.</p>

<p>Pakistan rejects Indian accusations that it harbours and sustains the group. Pakistani authorities have linked JeM with two assassination attempts on former President Pervez Musharraf in 2003 as well as the kidnap and murder of US&nbsp;journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002.</p>

<p><strong>Where do they operate and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/jem-chief-masood-azhar-his-plan-origin-and-motive-to-target-india-197567">who is Masood Azhar</a>?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>While Kashmir is the focus of Jaish operations, the group was based in Bhawalpur, a dust-blown Pakistani town on the border with India in the south of Punjab province. Media reports and Indian intelligence sources have suggested that a walled headquarters, as well as another large premises on the outskirts of the city, are used to recruit and train youngsters from the impoverished region.</p>

<p>The Jaish is listed as one of 33 banned organisations by Pakistan's National Counter-Terrorism Authority, which states on its website that the ban came on Jan. 14, 2002. But the group has never hidden its existence, frequently issuing videos threatening India, and also the United States.</p>

<p>After a period of silence, the portly Azhar surfaced in a video in 2014, boasting of 300 suicide bombers at his command and threatening to kill PM Narendra Modi if he became India's prime minister.</p>

<p>Despite many rumours, his whereabouts have been officially unknown since a 2016 attack on an Indian air force base in Pathankot in Indian Punjab.</p>

<p><strong>What is the diplomatic wrangling over the group?</strong></p>

<p>In 2001, the UN&nbsp;Security Council blacklisted the Jaish, tying it to al Qaeda, and accusing it of participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing or perpetrating of al Qaeda acts.</p>

<p>But the group has floated in and out of the shadows and a US&nbsp;State Department report last year said Pakistan had not cracked down on the activities of JeM and other groups that aim mainly to operate outside its territory.</p>

<p>"The government failed to significantly limit LeT and JeM from openly raising money, recruiting, and training in Pakistan", it said.</p>

<p>While Jaish was blacklisted by the UN&nbsp;Security Council, India's efforts to get Azhar sanctioned have been blocked by China, it says. China has put a technical hold each time India has pushed the issue in the council.</p>

<p>On Friday, China said it condemned the latest attack in Kashmir, and noted that Jaish, which claimed the attack, was already on a UN&nbsp;sanctions list. As for its leader is concerned, the relevant committee had rules and processes for listing people, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said.</p>


A Pakistan-based militant group, Jaish-e-Mohammad, has taken responsibility for the deadliest attack on security forces in Indian Kashmir in 30 years of insurgency, ratcheting up tension between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours.

A Pakistan-based militant group, Jaish-e-Mohammad, has taken responsibility for the deadliest attack on security forces in Indian Kashmir in 30 years of insurgency, ratcheting up tension between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours. India says the group and its leader, Masood Azhar, enjoy free rein in Pakistan, and demands that Pakistan acts to stop militant groups operating from its soil. Pakistan condemned the Thursday bomb attack that killed 44 paramilitary policemen but denied any complicity. India has blamed Jaish for a series of attacks including a 2001 raid on its parliament in New Delhi that led to India mobilising its military on the border, bringing the foes to the brink of a fourth war. Who are the Jaish-e-Mohammad and what have they done? Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), or Army of Mohammad, has ties to other Sunni militant groups in Pakistan such as Lashka-e-Taiba (LeT) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi. It was banned in Pakistan in 2002 but US authorities say it still operates there openly. Founded in 2000 after the release of Azhar from an Indian prison in exchange for 155 hostages from a hijacked Indian Airlines plane, it has claimed responsibility for numerous suicide bombings in Kashmir, India's only Muslim-majority state, which is also claimed by Pakistan. The group, which aims to unite Kashmir with Pakistan, has repeatedly caused tension between India and Pakistan. Along with LeT, it was involved in attacks in 2001 on the Indian parliament and the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly building. Pakistan rejects Indian accusations that it harbours and sustains the group. Pakistani authorities have linked JeM with two assassination attempts on former President Pervez Musharraf in 2003 as well as the kidnap and murder of US journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002. Where do they operate and who is Masood Azhar? While Kashmir is the focus of Jaish operations, the group was based in Bhawalpur, a dust-blown Pakistani town on the border with India in the south of Punjab province. Media reports and Indian intelligence sources have suggested that a walled headquarters, as well as another large premises on the outskirts of the city, are used to recruit and train youngsters from the impoverished region. The Jaish is listed as one of 33 banned organisations by Pakistan's National Counter-Terrorism Authority, which states on its website that the ban came on Jan. 14, 2002. But the group has never hidden its existence, frequently issuing videos threatening India, and also the United States. After a period of silence, the portly Azhar surfaced in a video in 2014, boasting of 300 suicide bombers at his command and threatening to kill PM Narendra Modi if he became India's prime minister. Despite many rumours, his whereabouts have been officially unknown since a 2016 attack on an Indian air force base in Pathankot in Indian Punjab. What is the diplomatic wrangling over the group? In 2001, the UN Security Council blacklisted the Jaish, tying it to al Qaeda, and accusing it of participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing or perpetrating of al Qaeda acts. But the group has floated in and out of the shadows and a US State Department report last year said Pakistan had not cracked down on the activities of JeM and other groups that aim mainly to operate outside its territory. "The government failed to significantly limit LeT and JeM from openly raising money, recruiting, and training in Pakistan", it said. While Jaish was blacklisted by the UN Security Council, India's efforts to get Azhar sanctioned have been blocked by China, it says. China has put a technical hold each time India has pushed the issue in the council. On Friday, China said it condemned the latest attack in Kashmir, and noted that Jaish, which claimed the attack, was already on a UN sanctions list. As for its leader is concerned, the relevant committee had rules and processes for listing people, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said.

Explainer: Jaish-e-Mohammad, the Pakistan-based militants, at heart of tension with India

<p>Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday helped carry the coffin of a slain CRPF jawan after he laid a wreath on the mortal remains of the troops, who were killed in a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-terror-attack-india-summons-pakistan-high-commission-lodges-strong-protest-197574">terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir</a>, officials said.</p>

<p>Shortly after arriving from Delhi, the home minister attended a solemn function here where the remains of 40 CRPF personnel were kept in coffins, draped in tricolour.</p>

<p>Singh helped carry the coffin of a slain CRPF jawan before it was flown out of Jammu and Kashmir in a special aircraft, an official present at the function said.</p>

<p>The home minister, Governor Satya Pal Malik, Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar, Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh besides others attended the wreath laying ceremony.</p>

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<p>"The nation will not forget the supreme sacrifice of our brave CRPF jawans. I have paid my last respects to the martyrs of Pulwama. The sacrifice will not go in vain," Singh said.</p>

<p>The dignitaries stood in silence till the coffins were loaded in a truck which went to the Srinagar airport, the official said.</p>

<p>Forty CRPF personnel were killed and five injured on Thursday in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir when a Jaish-e-Mohammad suicide bomber rammed a vehicle carrying over 100 kg of explosives into their bus in Pulwama district.</p>

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<p>The bus was part of a convoy of 78 vehicles CRPF travelling from Jammu to Srinagar.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those responsible for the attack will pay "a very heavy price" and security forces will be given a free hand to deal with terrorists.<br />
In a hard-hitting speech, Modi said the "blood of the people is boiling" and forces behind the act of terrorism will be definitely be punished.</p>


Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday helped carry the coffin of a slain CRPF jawan after he laid a wreath on the mortal remains of the troops, who were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday helped carry the coffin of a slain CRPF jawan after he laid a wreath on the mortal remains of the troops, who were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Shortly after arriving from Delhi, the home minister attended a solemn function here where the remains of 40 CRPF personnel were kept in coffins, draped in tricolour. Singh helped carry the coffin of a slain CRPF jawan before it was flown out of Jammu and Kashmir in a special aircraft, an official present at the function said. The home minister, Governor Satya Pal Malik, Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar, Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh besides others attended the wreath laying ceremony. #WATCH: Home Minister Rajnath Singh and J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh lend a shoulder to mortal remains of a CRPF soldier in Budgam. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/CN4pfBsoVr — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019 × "The nation will not forget the supreme sacrifice of our brave CRPF jawans. I have paid my last respects to the martyrs of Pulwama. The sacrifice will not go in vain," Singh said. The dignitaries stood in silence till the coffins were loaded in a truck which went to the Srinagar airport, the official said. Forty CRPF personnel were killed and five injured on Thursday in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir when a Jaish-e-Mohammad suicide bomber rammed a vehicle carrying over 100 kg of explosives into their bus in Pulwama district. #WATCH Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik and Army's Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh in Budgam, pay tribute to CRPF personnel who lost their lives in #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/woCNZNGvzS — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019 × The bus was part of a convoy of 78 vehicles CRPF travelling from Jammu to Srinagar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those responsible for the attack will pay "a very heavy price" and security forces will be given a free hand to deal with terrorists. In a hard-hitting speech, Modi said the "blood of the people is boiling" and forces behind the act of terrorism will be definitely be punished.

Watch: Rajnath Singh helps carry coffin of CRPF jawan who lost life in Pulwama attack

<p>In the wake of the Pulwama attack, the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-calls-on-pakistan-to-immediately-end-support-to-all-terrorist-groups-white-house-197523">MFN status to Pakistan</a> has been revoked by India signifying a dip in trade relations between the two countries.</p>

<p>India had granted <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-withdraws-most-favoured-nation-status-accorded-to-pakistan-after-pulwama-attack-197540">Most Favoured Nation status</a>(MFN) to Pakistan back in 1996, however, Pakistan in all these years has refused to grant reciprocal status to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan still maintains 1,209 items on its list which it does not allow India to import, allowing just 137 products to cross the Wagah border through the land route.</p>

<p>According to the World Trade Organization(WTO) rules, every member has to accord the status to the other. In November 2011, the Pakistan cabinet had unanimously decided to grant India MFN trade status but it soon backtracked.</p>

<p>Pakistani officials complained that Indian goods flowed into the country hindering the flow of Pakistani goods into India. In 2009-2010, of the $1.4 billion in trade, exports to Pakistan stood at $1.2 billion while Pakistan exports to India totalled $268 million, according to official data, a fact disliked by Pakistani officials.</p>

<p>In 2014, during Nawaz Sharif's government, there was again a buzz on granting India MFN status which could cool political temperatures. The development occurred after both countries decided to have bilateral trade top $6 billion in 2014 but it has remained far off the mark.</p>

<p>The MFN status was accorded under WTO's General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Both India and Pakistan are signatories and are members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which means they have to treat each other and the other WTO member countries as favoured trading partners in terms of imposing customs duties on goods.</p>

<p>Removal of this status means India can now enhance customs duties to any level on goods coming from Pakistan, a trade expert said.</p>

<p>Total India-Pakistan trade has increased marginally to $2.41 billion in 2017-18 as against $2.27 billion in 2016-17. India imported goods worth $488.5 million in 2017-18 and exported goods worth $1.92 billion in that fiscal.</p>

<p>Under MFN pact, a WTO member country is obliged to treat the other trading nation in a non-discriminatory manner, especially with regard to customs duty and other levies.<br />
India mainly exports cotton, dyes, chemicals, vegetables and iron and steel; while it imports fruits, cement, leather, chemicals and spices.</p>

<p>Last year, Pakistan's Commerce and Industry minister Abdul Razak Dawood had said the country had "no plans" to grant India MFN status although he added that Pakistan was working out free trade agreements(FTAs) with various countries, especially China.</p>

<p>Pakistan had signed a free trade agreement(FTA) with China in 2005 which came into effect in 2007. Despite&nbsp;China Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), Pakistan's trade deficit with China had grown from $4.1 billion Bn in 2012 to $12.1 billion in 2016.</p>

<p>According to a report by Pakistan's business council, "Pakistan in 2016 managed to utilize just four per cent of the tariff line on which concessions were offered under the CPFTA. China, on the other hand, utilised 60 per cent of the tariff line concessions."</p>


In the wake of the Pulwama attack, the MFN status to Pakistan has been revoked by India signifying a dip in trade relations between the two countries. India had granted Most Favoured Nation status(MFN) to Pakistan back in 1996, however, Pakistan in all these years has refused to grant reciprocal status to India.

In the wake of the Pulwama attack, the MFN status to Pakistan has been revoked by India signifying a dip in trade relations between the two countries. India had granted Most Favoured Nation status(MFN) to Pakistan back in 1996, however, Pakistan in all these years has refused to grant reciprocal status to India. Pakistan still maintains 1,209 items on its list which it does not allow India to import, allowing just 137 products to cross the Wagah border through the land route. According to the World Trade Organization(WTO) rules, every member has to accord the status to the other. In November 2011, the Pakistan cabinet had unanimously decided to grant India MFN trade status but it soon backtracked. Pakistani officials complained that Indian goods flowed into the country hindering the flow of Pakistani goods into India. In 2009-2010, of the $1.4 billion in trade, exports to Pakistan stood at $1.2 billion while Pakistan exports to India totalled $268 million, according to official data, a fact disliked by Pakistani officials. In 2014, during Nawaz Sharif's government, there was again a buzz on granting India MFN status which could cool political temperatures. The development occurred after both countries decided to have bilateral trade top $6 billion in 2014 but it has remained far off the mark. The MFN status was accorded under WTO's General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Both India and Pakistan are signatories and are members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which means they have to treat each other and the other WTO member countries as favoured trading partners in terms of imposing customs duties on goods. Removal of this status means India can now enhance customs duties to any level on goods coming from Pakistan, a trade expert said. Total India-Pakistan trade has increased marginally to $2.41 billion in 2017-18 as against $2.27 billion in 2016-17. India imported goods worth $488.5 million in 2017-18 and exported goods worth $1.92 billion in that fiscal. Under MFN pact, a WTO member country is obliged to treat the other trading nation in a non-discriminatory manner, especially with regard to customs duty and other levies. India mainly exports cotton, dyes, chemicals, vegetables and iron and steel; while it imports fruits, cement, leather, chemicals and spices. Last year, Pakistan's Commerce and Industry minister Abdul Razak Dawood had said the country had "no plans" to grant India MFN status although he added that Pakistan was working out free trade agreements(FTAs) with various countries, especially China. Pakistan had signed a free trade agreement(FTA) with China in 2005 which came into effect in 2007. Despite China Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), Pakistan's trade deficit with China had grown from $4.1 billion Bn in 2012 to $12.1 billion in 2016. According to a report by Pakistan's business council, "Pakistan in 2016 managed to utilize just four per cent of the tariff line on which concessions were offered under the CPFTA. China, on the other hand, utilised 60 per cent of the tariff line concessions."

India withdraws MFN status to Pakistan: What it means & how it impacts trade

<p>Hours after the suicide attack in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/reject-insinuation-by-india-to-link-pulwama-attack-to-pak-without-investigation-pak-government-197496">Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama</a> claimed lives of over 40 CRPF men, the world has spoken in one voice and has united behind India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US state department while condemning the attack, called "on all countries to uphold their responsibilities pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions to deny safe haven and support for terrorists."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan-based terrorist group<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476"> Jaish-e-Muhammad</a> has claimed responsibility for the act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chairman of the US House foreign affairs committee Eliot Engel said "countries must not allow terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed to operate with impunity".</p>

<p>A close ally of India, UAE's foreign ministry in a statement said that the country "stands in solidarity with the government and people of India in their fight against violence and extremism".</p>

<p>Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi while offering condolences, "as a country that has been a victim of terrorism and has taken major and effective steps to root out terrorist groups in the West Asia region.. we believe using such bloody and inhumane methods by any group and with any motive and under any name as unacceptable."</p>

<p>Australian foreign minister Marise Payne tweeted, "We extend our deepest sympathies to those killed and injured, their families and the people of India."</p>

<p>"We stand with India in the fight against terrorism," it added.</p>

<p>This is the worst attack in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 20 years.</p>

<p>In a message to President Kovind and Prime minister Modi, the Russian President said,"Perpetrators and sponsors of this attack, should be punished,"adding,"I would like to confirm the readiness for the further strengthening of counterterrorism cooperation with our Indian partners."</p>

<p>Spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reacting to the terror attack said,"call for those behind the attack to be brought to justice".</p>

<p>India's neighbours - Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Maldives - condemned the attack. Nepal's PM KP Sharma Oli was the first foriegn leader to call on Prime Minister Modi while Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid wrote to external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan's flip flop</strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pakistan rejected India's concerns after New Delhi called on the country "stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated".</p>

<p>The foreign ministry of Pakistan said, "We strongly reject any insinuation by elements in the Indian government and media circles that seek to link the attack to the state of Pakistan without investigations."</p>

<p>Interestingly, Pakistan issued two press releases in a span of fifteen minutes. The second release had minor changes such as replacing "Kashmir" with "Jammu and Kashmir".</p>

<p>Without taking China's name India called on the member of the "International community" to list Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar under 1267 sanctions committee of United Nation security council (UNSC).</p>

<p>Bejing has repeatedly blocked listing of Masood Azhar as an internationally designated terrorist under the UNSC 1267 Committee.<br />
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Hours after the suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama claimed lives of over 40 CRPF men, the world has spoken in one voice and has united behind India. The US state department while condemning the attack, called "on all countries to uphold their responsibilities pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions to deny safe haven and support for terrorists.

Hours after the suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama claimed lives of over 40 CRPF men, the world has spoken in one voice and has united behind India. The US state department while condemning the attack, called "on all countries to uphold their responsibilities pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions to deny safe haven and support for terrorists." The Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad has claimed responsibility for the act. Chairman of the US House foreign affairs committee Eliot Engel said "countries must not allow terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed to operate with impunity". A close ally of India, UAE's foreign ministry in a statement said that the country "stands in solidarity with the government and people of India in their fight against violence and extremism". Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi while offering condolences, "as a country that has been a victim of terrorism and has taken major and effective steps to root out terrorist groups in the West Asia region.. we believe using such bloody and inhumane methods by any group and with any motive and under any name as unacceptable." Australian foreign minister Marise Payne tweeted, "We extend our deepest sympathies to those killed and injured, their families and the people of India." "We stand with India in the fight against terrorism," it added. This is the worst attack in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 20 years. In a message to President Kovind and Prime minister Modi, the Russian President said,"Perpetrators and sponsors of this attack, should be punished,"adding,"I would like to confirm the readiness for the further strengthening of counterterrorism cooperation with our Indian partners." Spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reacting to the terror attack said,"call for those behind the attack to be brought to justice". India's neighbours - Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Maldives - condemned the attack. Nepal's PM KP Sharma Oli was the first foriegn leader to call on Prime Minister Modi while Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid wrote to external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. Pakistan's flip flop Meanwhile, Pakistan rejected India's concerns after New Delhi called on the country "stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated". The foreign ministry of Pakistan said, "We strongly reject any insinuation by elements in the Indian government and media circles that seek to link the attack to the state of Pakistan without investigations." Interestingly, Pakistan issued two press releases in a span of fifteen minutes. The second release had minor changes such as replacing "Kashmir" with "Jammu and Kashmir". Without taking China's name India called on the member of the "International community" to list Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar under 1267 sanctions committee of United Nation security council (UNSC). Bejing has repeatedly blocked listing of Masood Azhar as an internationally designated terrorist under the UNSC 1267 Committee.

All countries should uphold responsibility to deny safe haven to terrorists, says US after Pulwama attack

<p>Pakistan said on Thursday that the terrorist attack in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-convoy-attacked-in-jammu-kashmirs-pulwama-death-toll-climbs-to-40-197468">Kashmir's Pulwama district</a> is "a matter of grave concern" even as it strongly rejected Indian media and government's allegations of the country's link to the strike "without" probe.</p>

<p>In one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, a suicide bomber from the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476">Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group</a> rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district on Thursday, killing at least 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack in Pulwama in Kashmir is "a matter of grave concern", the Pakistan government said in a statement.</p>

<p>Asserting that Pakistan has "always condemned acts of violence" anywhere in the world, it said, "We strongly reject any insinuation by elements in the Indian media and government that seek to link the attack to Pakistan without investigations."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India slammed Pakistan over the Pulwama terror attack carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed and asked the neighbouring country to stop supporting terrorists and dismantle terror infrastructure operating from its soil.</p>

<p>India also strongly reiterated its appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council, and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian government condemns in the strongest possible terms the cowardly terrorist attack on India's brave security forces in Pulwama, the ministry of external affairs said in a statement.</p>

<p>This heinous and despicable act has been perpetrated by Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Pakistan-based terrorist organisation proscribed by the United Nations and other countries, it said.</p>

<p>This terror group is led by the international terrorist Masood Azhar, who has been given full freedom by the Pakistani government to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under Pakistan's control and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity, the MEA said.</p>


Pakistan said on Thursday that the terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district is "a matter of grave concern" even as it strongly rejected Indian media and government's allegations of the country's link to the strike "without" probe.

Pakistan said on Thursday that the terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district is "a matter of grave concern" even as it strongly rejected Indian media and government's allegations of the country's link to the strike "without" probe. In one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, a suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district on Thursday, killing at least 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded. The attack in Pulwama in Kashmir is "a matter of grave concern", the Pakistan government said in a statement. Asserting that Pakistan has "always condemned acts of violence" anywhere in the world, it said, "We strongly reject any insinuation by elements in the Indian media and government that seek to link the attack to Pakistan without investigations." Meanwhile, India slammed Pakistan over the Pulwama terror attack carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed and asked the neighbouring country to stop supporting terrorists and dismantle terror infrastructure operating from its soil. India also strongly reiterated its appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council, and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan. The Indian government condemns in the strongest possible terms the cowardly terrorist attack on India's brave security forces in Pulwama, the ministry of external affairs said in a statement. This heinous and despicable act has been perpetrated by Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Pakistan-based terrorist organisation proscribed by the United Nations and other countries, it said. This terror group is led by the international terrorist Masood Azhar, who has been given full freedom by the Pakistani government to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under Pakistan's control and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity, the MEA said.

Reject insinuation by India to link Pulwama attack to Pak without investigation: Pakistan government

<p>China said today that it had dealt with the issue of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476">Masood Azhar, the Jaish-e-Mohammed</a>&nbsp;(JeM) chief, in "an earnest, professional and responsible manner".</p>

<p>Just after the Pulwama attack on Thursday,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-calls-on-pakistan-to-immediately-end-support-to-all-terrorist-groups-white-house-197523"> India's ministry of </a><a class="gr-progress" href="http://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-calls-on-pakistan-to-immediately-end-support-to-all-terrorist-groups-white-house-197523">external</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-calls-on-pakistan-to-immediately-end-support-to-all-terrorist-groups-white-house-197523"> affair </a>had called on the member of the international community to list&nbsp;JeM chief Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanctions committee of United Nation security council (UNSC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The MEA had said,"We strongly reiterate our appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM Chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan."</p>

<p>China has repeatedly blocked listing of Masood Azhar as an internationally-designated terrorist under the UNSC 1267 Committee.</p>

<p>Today China's foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said: “As to the issue of the listing, I can tell you that 1267 committee of the Security Council has clear stipulations on the listing and the procedure of terrorist organization and individuals and the JeM which has taken the responsibility of the attack has been included on the Security Council counter-terrorism list.”</p>

<p>"As to the listing of the individual, we have always dealt with the issue in an earnest, professional and responsible manner," he added.</p>

<p>The Chinese foreign ministry said it was "deeply shocked" over the Pulwama attack and offered "condolences and sympathies to the injured and families of the bereaved."</p>

<p>“We are deeply shocked by this attack. We offer our condolences and sympathies to the injured and families of the bereaved. We firmly oppose and strongly condemn all form of terrorism,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said.</p>

<p>“We hope all relevant regional countries will cooperate to deal with the threat of terrorism and jointly uphold the regional peace and stability,” he said.</p>

<p>India in February 2016 had approached the UN Security Council(UNSC) Sanctions Committee with the proposal to designate Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanction regime. While the US, UK and France backed India's bid, China continued to block it.</p>

<p>While condemning the attack, India's foreign ministry said, "Government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard national security."</p>


China said today that it had dealt with the issue of Masood Azhar, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief, in "an earnest, professional and responsible manner". Just after the Pulwama attack on Thursday, India's ministry of external affair had called on the member of the international community to list JeM chief Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanctions committee of United Nation security council (UNSC).

China said today that it had dealt with the issue of Masood Azhar, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief, in "an earnest, professional and responsible manner". Just after the Pulwama attack on Thursday, India's ministry of external affair had called on the member of the international community to list JeM chief Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanctions committee of United Nation security council (UNSC). The MEA had said,"We strongly reiterate our appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM Chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan." China has repeatedly blocked listing of Masood Azhar as an internationally-designated terrorist under the UNSC 1267 Committee. Today China's foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said: “As to the issue of the listing, I can tell you that 1267 committee of the Security Council has clear stipulations on the listing and the procedure of terrorist organization and individuals and the JeM which has taken the responsibility of the attack has been included on the Security Council counter-terrorism list.” "As to the listing of the individual, we have always dealt with the issue in an earnest, professional and responsible manner," he added. The Chinese foreign ministry said it was "deeply shocked" over the Pulwama attack and offered "condolences and sympathies to the injured and families of the bereaved." “We are deeply shocked by this attack. We offer our condolences and sympathies to the injured and families of the bereaved. We firmly oppose and strongly condemn all form of terrorism,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said. “We hope all relevant regional countries will cooperate to deal with the threat of terrorism and jointly uphold the regional peace and stability,” he said. India in February 2016 had approached the UN Security Council(UNSC) Sanctions Committee with the proposal to designate Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanction regime. While the US, UK and France backed India's bid, China continued to block it. While condemning the attack, India's foreign ministry said, "Government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard national security."

JeM included in Security Council counter-terrorism list, we have dealt with Masood Azhar issue professionally: China

JeM chief Masood Azhar: His plan, origin and motive to target India

<p>New Delhi on Friday summoned Pakistan's High commissioner Sohail Mehmood and lodged a strong protest against the Pulwama attacked that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel on Thursday. Pakistan based <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-calls-on-pakistan-to-immediately-end-support-to-all-terrorist-groups-white-house-197523">terrorist group</a> <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/jem-has-been-included-in-security-council-counter-terrorism-list-we-have-dealt-with-masood-azhar-issue-professionally-china-197566">Jaish-e-Mohammad</a> (JEM) had claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<p>Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner today afternoon and issued a "very strong demarche" in connection to the Pulwama terror attack.</p>

<p>Sources tell WION that India conveyed that Pakistan must take "immediate and verifiable action" against the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476">JEM</a>. New Delhi asked Islamabad that "it must immediately stop any groups or individuals associated with terrorism operating from its territories".&nbsp;</p>

<p>India also rejected the statement made by the Pak foreign ministry on Thursday. Pakistan had said it, "strongly rejects any insinuation by elements in the Indian government and media circles that seek to link the attack to the State of Pakistan without investigations".</p>

<p>Islamabad had even made flip-flops while issuing the release by first issuing it, later withdrawing it to issue another one with minor changes.</p>

<p>This is the second time this year when the Pak envoy has been summoned. He was summoned in January after Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi had made a phone call to pro-Pakistan Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.</p>

<p>In all, as many as 7 times a Pakistan High Commissioner has been summoned under the Modi-government since 2014.</p>

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<p>A suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group had rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district&nbsp;on Thursday evening killing around 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly&nbsp;condemned&nbsp;the incident today and held a meeting with top members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).</p>

<p>PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening.</p>

<p>"I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives at Pulwama. Our security forces have been given full freedom. We have full faith in their bravery," PM Modi said.</p>

<p>"I understand sentiments of those criticising us but I want to urge them, it is an emotional time, stay away from political one-upmanship,"&nbsp;the prime minister insisted.</p>

<p>In the CCS meeting, India decided to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-mfn-status-to-pakistan-what-it-means-how-it-impacts-trade-197569">withdraw Most Favoured Nation(MFN)</a>&nbsp;status to Pakistan.</p>


New Delhi on Friday summoned Pakistan's High commissioner Sohail Mehmood and lodged a strong protest against the Pulwama attacked that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel on Thursday.

New Delhi on Friday summoned Pakistan's High commissioner Sohail Mehmood and lodged a strong protest against the Pulwama attacked that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel on Thursday. Pakistan based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JEM) had claimed responsibility for the attack. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner today afternoon and issued a "very strong demarche" in connection to the Pulwama terror attack. Sources tell WION that India conveyed that Pakistan must take "immediate and verifiable action" against the JEM. New Delhi asked Islamabad that "it must immediately stop any groups or individuals associated with terrorism operating from its territories". India also rejected the statement made by the Pak foreign ministry on Thursday. Pakistan had said it, "strongly rejects any insinuation by elements in the Indian government and media circles that seek to link the attack to the State of Pakistan without investigations". Islamabad had even made flip-flops while issuing the release by first issuing it, later withdrawing it to issue another one with minor changes. This is the second time this year when the Pak envoy has been summoned. He was summoned in January after Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi had made a phone call to pro-Pakistan Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. In all, as many as 7 times a Pakistan High Commissioner has been summoned under the Modi-government since 2014. Sources: Foreign Secretary summoned the Pakistan High Commissioner to the Ministry of External Affairs today and issued a very strong demarche in connection with the terrorist attack in Pulwama https://t.co/aQnu5zIHNL — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019 × A suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group had rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district on Thursday evening killing around 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded. Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the incident today and held a meeting with top members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening. "I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives at Pulwama. Our security forces have been given full freedom. We have full faith in their bravery," PM Modi said. "I understand sentiments of those criticising us but I want to urge them, it is an emotional time, stay away from political one-upmanship," the prime minister insisted. In the CCS meeting, India decided to withdraw Most Favoured Nation(MFN) status to Pakistan.

Pulwama terror attack: India summons Pakistan High Commissioner, lodges strong protest

<p>The recent terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Pulwama district of Kashmir has been termed as the biggest attack on CRPF in J&amp;K. The attack killed 40 jawans of the and several others are injured. The news of the attack has sent shock waves across the country with almost everyone strongly condemning the heinous act of terror. In the wake of the recent attack, celebrity couple Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar have decided to cancel an event that they were scheduled to attend in Karachi in the coming few days.</p>

<p>The event was to mark the centenary year of late poet Kaifi Azmi. His daughter, actress Shabana Azmi took to Twitter to announce the cancellation of the event. "@Javedakhtarjadu n I were invited for a 2 day event celebrating #Kaifi Azmi centenary. I appreciate that our hosts #Karachi Arts Council have mutually agreed with us to cancel the event at the nth hr in view of the dastardly Pulwama Massacre," Azmi tweeted.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Javed Akhtar had strongly condemned the incident and tweeted, "I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before &nbsp;putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n whatever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs."</p>

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<p>In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora. This is the deadliest attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>Earlier in September 2016, an Army camp was stormed by terrorists in Uri, killing 19 soldiers. Prior to that, 28 BSF personnel were killed in an attack on a convoy of the paramilitary force in 2004.</p>


The recent terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Pulwama district of Kashmir has been termed as the biggest attack on CRPF in J&K. The attack killed 40 jawans of the and several others are injured.

The recent terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Pulwama district of Kashmir has been termed as the biggest attack on CRPF in J&K. The attack killed 40 jawans of the and several others are injured. The news of the attack has sent shock waves across the country with almost everyone strongly condemning the heinous act of terror. In the wake of the recent attack, celebrity couple Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar have decided to cancel an event that they were scheduled to attend in Karachi in the coming few days. The event was to mark the centenary year of late poet Kaifi Azmi. His daughter, actress Shabana Azmi took to Twitter to announce the cancellation of the event. "@Javedakhtarjadu n I were invited for a 2 day event celebrating #Kaifi Azmi centenary. I appreciate that our hosts #Karachi Arts Council have mutually agreed with us to cancel the event at the nth hr in view of the dastardly Pulwama Massacre," Azmi tweeted. @Javedakhtarjadu n I were invited for a 2 day event celebrating #Kaifi Azmi centenary. I appreciate that our hosts #Karachi Arts Council have mutually agreed with us to cancel the event at the nth hr in view of the dastardly Pulwama Massacre. — Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 15, 2019 × Earlier, Javed Akhtar had strongly condemned the incident and tweeted, "I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n whatever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs." I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n what ever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 14, 2019 × In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora. This is the deadliest attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in September 2016, an Army camp was stormed by terrorists in Uri, killing 19 soldiers. Prior to that, 28 BSF personnel were killed in an attack on a convoy of the paramilitary force in 2004.

After Pulwama attack, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar pull out of an event in Pakistan

<p>Curfew has been imposed in Jammu after scores of people took to the streets and blocked the Jammu-Pathankot national highway on Friday to protest against the deadly <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-terror-attack-india-summons-pakistan-high-commission-lodges-strong-protest-197574">terror attack</a> which claimed the lives of around 40 CRPF personnel.</p>

<p>Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC have also been imposed in Jammu, while data services in various districts of the state have been suspended in the wake of protests by locals.</p>

<p>"In order to maintain law and order, public tranquillity and to protect life and property of the general public, in the exercise of the power vested in me under Section 144 CrPC, I hereby impose curfew in the Jammu city," read a letter signed by Jammu's district magistrate Ramesh Kumar.</p>

<p>Security has been beefed up in the state to prevent further attack.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, Udhampur Superintendent of Police Rajiv Pandey said, "Paramilitary, as well as army jawans, have been deployed to foil any other incident if any. We have increased our vigil in Jammu-Kashmir national highway, special checkpoints have been established at various parts, checking and frisking has also been increased." &nbsp;</p>

<p>While demanding a befitting reply to the terrorists, protesters raised slogans against Pakistan and militants supporters in Kashmir and widely criticized the brutal killing in the blast.</p>

<p>Speaking the ANI, ABVP leader Naman Dogra said, "I want to request the government to take action against Pakistan so that it does not dare to repeat its mistake."</p>

<p>A section of people agitating also condemned the government for not looking after the safety of the soldiers. "I want to ask the politician why there is proper security for your caravan, but not for the CRPF jawans," said a local.</p>

<p>In Mumbai too, locals took to streets to protest against the terror attack.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Prime Minister <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-mfn-status-to-pakistan-what-it-means-how-it-impacts-trade-197569">Narendra Modi </a>assured that those behind the Pulwama terror attack will be “definitely punished” for the "grave mistake" committed.</p>

<p>The CRPF personnel were killed when their convoy was targeted on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Thursday.</p>

<p>The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar.</p>

<p>Soon after, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which is based in Pakistan and backed by the Pakistani administration, claimed responsibility for the attack and said it was carried out by its suicide bomber.</p>


Curfew has been imposed in Jammu after scores of people took to the streets and blocked the Jammu-Pathankot national highway on Friday to protest against the deadly terror attack which claimed the lives of around 40 CRPF personnel.

Curfew has been imposed in Jammu after scores of people took to the streets and blocked the Jammu-Pathankot national highway on Friday to protest against the deadly terror attack which claimed the lives of around 40 CRPF personnel. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC have also been imposed in Jammu, while data services in various districts of the state have been suspended in the wake of protests by locals. "In order to maintain law and order, public tranquillity and to protect life and property of the general public, in the exercise of the power vested in me under Section 144 CrPC, I hereby impose curfew in the Jammu city," read a letter signed by Jammu's district magistrate Ramesh Kumar. Security has been beefed up in the state to prevent further attack. Speaking to ANI, Udhampur Superintendent of Police Rajiv Pandey said, "Paramilitary, as well as army jawans, have been deployed to foil any other incident if any. We have increased our vigil in Jammu-Kashmir national highway, special checkpoints have been established at various parts, checking and frisking has also been increased." While demanding a befitting reply to the terrorists, protesters raised slogans against Pakistan and militants supporters in Kashmir and widely criticized the brutal killing in the blast. Speaking the ANI, ABVP leader Naman Dogra said, "I want to request the government to take action against Pakistan so that it does not dare to repeat its mistake." A section of people agitating also condemned the government for not looking after the safety of the soldiers. "I want to ask the politician why there is proper security for your caravan, but not for the CRPF jawans," said a local. In Mumbai too, locals took to streets to protest against the terror attack. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that those behind the Pulwama terror attack will be “definitely punished” for the "grave mistake" committed. The CRPF personnel were killed when their convoy was targeted on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Thursday. The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar. Soon after, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which is based in Pakistan and backed by the Pakistani administration, claimed responsibility for the attack and said it was carried out by its suicide bomber.

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Pulwama Attack: China condemns attack but won't call out Pakistan on terror

All diplomatic steps will be explored to isolate Pakistan: Arun Jaitley

<p>More than 12 hours after the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476"> Pulwama terror attack</a> that killed more than <a href="http://www.wionews.com/opinions/pulwama-terror-attack-enough-is-enough-we-need-to-treat-pakistan-like-a-pariah-197568">40 CRPF personnel</a>, United States has come hard on Pakistan but China hasn't reacted on the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The White House in a strong statement hit out at Islamabad. Taking <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/reject-insinuation-by-india-to-link-pulwama-attack-to-pak-without-investigation-pak-government-197496">Pakistan's name the United States </a>called on "Pakistan to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil, whose only goal is to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region."</p>

<p>It further said, "this attack only strengthens our resolve to bolster counterterrorism cooperation and coordination between the United States and India."</p>

<p>The US State Department in a statement said:&nbsp;"We call on all countries to uphold their responsibilities pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions to deny safe haven and support for terrorists."<br />
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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/opinions/pulwama-terror-attack-enough-is-enough-we-need-to-treat-pakistan-like-a-pariah-197568">Also </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/opinions/pulwama-terror-attack-enough-is-enough-we-need-to-treat-pakistan-like-a-pariah-197568">read:</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/opinions/pulwama-terror-attack-enough-is-enough-we-need-to-treat-pakistan-like-a-pariah-197568">&nbsp;Pulwama terror attack: Enough is enough, we need to treat Pakistan like a pariah</a></p>

<p>Eleven US senators, 15 members of US house of representatives have condemned the Pulwama attack.</p>

<p>UN-designated, Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) claimed responsibility for the terror attack.</p>

<p>India's neighbours - Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan - and major countries in the world - &nbsp;Russia, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Israel, Iran, UAE too strongly came out in strong support of New Delhi.</p>

<p>However, there hasn't been any reaction from China more than 12 hours after the attack. Chinese ambassador Luo Zhaohui made no comments on Twitter while his counterparts from the US, France, Israel were quick to tweet and condemn the attack.</p>

<p>The ministry of external affairs last night in a strong statement hit out at Islamabad for its support to terrorism and sent a message to Beijing for its role in shielding Pakistan-based terrorist.</p>

<p>JEM chief Masood Azhar was blocked by China three times from being put on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India had approached the UNSC Sanctions Committee with the proposal to designate Masood Azhar under the 1267sanction regime which was backed by the US, UK and France but blocked by China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A reaction is expected by the Chinese foreign ministry in its daily presser.</p>

<p>China and Pakistan call themselves as "all-weather friends" with the Chinese economic project China-Pakistan economic corridor&nbsp;passing through the country, providing Beijing with a lucrative link to&nbsp;West Asia. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year&nbsp;was a good year for India-China ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting four times starting with famous Wuhan summit to reset ties after the 2017 Doklam crisis.</p>

<p>The Doklam crisis saw a two-month long standoff between Chinese and Indian forces after Beijing's bid to build a road on Bhutanese territory was stopped by New Delhi.</p>


More than 12 hours after the Pulwama terror attack that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel, United States has come hard on Pakistan but China hasn't reacted on the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

More than 12 hours after the Pulwama terror attack that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel, United States has come hard on Pakistan but China hasn't reacted on the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The White House in a strong statement hit out at Islamabad. Taking Pakistan's name the United States called on "Pakistan to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil, whose only goal is to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region." It further said, "this attack only strengthens our resolve to bolster counterterrorism cooperation and coordination between the United States and India." The US State Department in a statement said: "We call on all countries to uphold their responsibilities pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions to deny safe haven and support for terrorists." Also read: Pulwama terror attack: Enough is enough, we need to treat Pakistan like a pariah Eleven US senators, 15 members of US house of representatives have condemned the Pulwama attack. UN-designated, Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) claimed responsibility for the terror attack. India's neighbours - Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan - and major countries in the world - Russia, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Israel, Iran, UAE too strongly came out in strong support of New Delhi. However, there hasn't been any reaction from China more than 12 hours after the attack. Chinese ambassador Luo Zhaohui made no comments on Twitter while his counterparts from the US, France, Israel were quick to tweet and condemn the attack. The ministry of external affairs last night in a strong statement hit out at Islamabad for its support to terrorism and sent a message to Beijing for its role in shielding Pakistan-based terrorist. JEM chief Masood Azhar was blocked by China three times from being put on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions list. India had approached the UNSC Sanctions Committee with the proposal to designate Masood Azhar under the 1267sanction regime which was backed by the US, UK and France but blocked by China. A reaction is expected by the Chinese foreign ministry in its daily presser. China and Pakistan call themselves as "all-weather friends" with the Chinese economic project China-Pakistan economic corridor passing through the country, providing Beijing with a lucrative link to West Asia. Last year was a good year for India-China ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting four times starting with famous Wuhan summit to reset ties after the 2017 Doklam crisis. The Doklam crisis saw a two-month long standoff between Chinese and Indian forces after Beijing's bid to build a road on Bhutanese territory was stopped by New Delhi.

US calls on Pakistan to immediately end support to all terrorist groups: White House

<p>After meeting top members of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-calls-on-pakistan-to-immediately-end-support-to-all-terrorist-groups-white-house-197523">cabinet committee on security</a>(CCS) on Friday morning, PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening.</p>

<p>In the CCS meeting, India decided to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-withdraws-most-favoured-nation-status-accorded-to-pakistan-after-pulwama-attack-197539">withdraw Most Favoured Nation(MFN)</a> status to Pakistan.</p>

<p>"I warn terrorists they will pay a big price," the prime minister said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="in"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to CRPF soldiers who lost their lives in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulwamaTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulwamaTerrorAttack</a>, says, "logon ka khoon khaul raha hai, yeh main samajh raha hun. Humare suraksha balon ko purn swatantra de di gayi hai." <a href="https://t.co/kxdCIKe88q">pic.twitter.com/kxdCIKe88q</a></p>
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<p>"Terrorists have made a big mistake," he asserted.</p>

<p>"The forces behind this act of terrorism and those responsible for it, will be definitely be punished."</p>

<p>The prime minister said India is united in its hour of grief.</p>

<p>"If our neighbour which is totally isolated in the world thinks it can destabilise India through its tactics and conspiracies, then it is making a big mistake," he said.</p>

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<p>The prime minister thanked all nations who supported India after the attack on Pulwama in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed.</p>

<p>A suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group had rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district killing on Thursday evening killing at least 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives at Pulwama. Our security forces have been given full freedom. We have full faith in their bravery," the PM said.</p>

<p>"I understand sentiments of those criticising us but I want to urge them, it is an emotional time, stay away from political one-upmanship, the prime minister insisted.</p>

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After meeting top members of the cabinet committee on security(CCS) on Friday morning, PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening.

After meeting top members of the cabinet committee on security(CCS) on Friday morning, PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening. In the CCS meeting, India decided to withdraw Most Favoured Nation(MFN) status to Pakistan. "I warn terrorists they will pay a big price," the prime minister said. #WATCH PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to CRPF soldiers who lost their lives in #PulwamaTerrorAttack, says, "logon ka khoon khaul raha hai, yeh main samajh raha hun. Humare suraksha balon ko purn swatantra de di gayi hai." pic.twitter.com/kxdCIKe88q — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019 × "Terrorists have made a big mistake," he asserted. "The forces behind this act of terrorism and those responsible for it, will be definitely be punished." The prime minister said India is united in its hour of grief. "If our neighbour which is totally isolated in the world thinks it can destabilise India through its tactics and conspiracies, then it is making a big mistake," he said. #WATCH PM Narendra Modi at the launch of Vande Bharat Express observes a two-minute silence for the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in #PulwamaAttack. pic.twitter.com/PIRRVHUrFI — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019 × The prime minister thanked all nations who supported India after the attack on Pulwama in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed. A suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group had rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district killing on Thursday evening killing at least 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded. "I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives at Pulwama. Our security forces have been given full freedom. We have full faith in their bravery," the PM said. "I understand sentiments of those criticising us but I want to urge them, it is an emotional time, stay away from political one-upmanship, the prime minister insisted.

Those responsible for Pulwama attack will definitely be punished: PM Modi

<p>As many as 40 jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force were killed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district in a dastardly terror attack. As the shocking news came in, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to condemn the horrific act and extended their condolences to the families of the martyrs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Condemning the attack lyricist Javed Akhtar tweeted, "I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers and whatever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold. Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n what ever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs</p>
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<p>Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor expressed shock and said, "Saddened &amp; Shocked to hear of the cowardly attack on our #CRPFJawans in #Pulwama my heart goes out to their families..."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saddened &amp; Shocked to hear of the cowardly attack on our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRPFJawans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRPFJawans</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> my heart goes out to their families...</p>
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) <a href="https://twitter.com/arjunk26/status/1096106070488084480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Alia Bhatt also took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, "The Pulwama attack is despicable. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. I pray for the recovery of the injured."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Pulwama attack is despicable. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. I pray for the recovery of the injured.</p>
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) <a href="https://twitter.com/aliaa08/status/1096101982455005185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Other celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, R Madhavan, Anil Kapoor also condemned the attack.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just learnt of the horrific and cowardly terror attack in Pulwama. Disgusted and saddened.<br />
United in grief with families of the CRPF jawans who lost their lives. My deepest condolences to them.</p>
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarOutAkhtar/status/1096117274644283392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> Who are these people who are celebrating a win after this dastardly and cowardly attack..is just condemning this enough..wipe out not just their smiles but their faces.. show us our revenge, instill dismay and dread with the retaliation.🇮🇳</p>
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ActorMadhavan/status/1096043044258893824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRPFJawans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRPFJawans</a> and prayers for the ones injured.<br />
This act shall not go unpunished. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulwamaAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulwamaAttack</a></p>
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnilKapoor/status/1096307662273372160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulawamaTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulawamaTerrorAttack</a> this is just an act by the worst kind of disgusting cowards. All my compassion and prayers for the souls lost and the loved ones affected. No words .</p>
— Zoya Singh Solanki (@sonamakapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonamakapoor/status/1096135684975398912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shameful! Tragic &amp; shocking. Jaish-e-Mohammed has brazenly &amp; shamelessly claimed responsibility. These monsters have no soul, no humanity. Pure evil! Why does this terrorist group have safe haven in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> ? <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> RIP our brave soldiers, strength to bereaved families. <a href="https://t.co/p3vteVL23K">https://t.co/p3vteVL23K</a></p>
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReallySwara/status/1096038213662183424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Feeling extremely sad and angry. More than 40 <a href="https://twitter.com/crpfindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@crpfindia</a> jawans martyred. Millions of thoughts in my mind. I hope The govt. deals with the terrorists befittingly. Also time for certain people in our own country who criticise the army to SHUT UP. <a href="https://t.co/mZSgExsxQJ">pic.twitter.com/mZSgExsxQJ</a></p>
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher/status/1096118788980965382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartbreaking to hear about the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulwamaTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulwamaTerrorAttack</a> ! Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of all the brave CRPF jawans that lost their lives to this cowardly and dastardly act.</p>
— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) <a href="https://twitter.com/dulQuer/status/1096318366577381376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora. This is the deadliest attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>Earlier in September 2016, an Army camp was stormed by terrorists in Uri, killing 19 soldiers. Prior to that, 28 BSF personnel were killed in an attack on a convoy of the paramilitary force in 2004.</p>


As many as 40 jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force were killed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district in a dastardly terror attack. As the shocking news came in, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to condemn the horrific act and extended their condolences to the families of the martyrs.

As many as 40 jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force were killed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district in a dastardly terror attack. As the shocking news came in, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to condemn the horrific act and extended their condolences to the families of the martyrs. Condemning the attack lyricist Javed Akhtar tweeted, "I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers and whatever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold. Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs." I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n what ever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 14, 2019 × Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor expressed shock and said, "Saddened & Shocked to hear of the cowardly attack on our #CRPFJawans in #Pulwama my heart goes out to their families..." Saddened & Shocked to hear of the cowardly attack on our #CRPFJawans in #Pulwama my heart goes out to their families... — Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) February 14, 2019 × Alia Bhatt also took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, "The Pulwama attack is despicable. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. I pray for the recovery of the injured." The Pulwama attack is despicable. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. I pray for the recovery of the injured. — Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) February 14, 2019 × Other celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, R Madhavan, Anil Kapoor also condemned the attack. Just learnt of the horrific and cowardly terror attack in Pulwama. Disgusted and saddened. United in grief with families of the CRPF jawans who lost their lives. My deepest condolences to them. — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 14, 2019 × #Pulwama Who are these people who are celebrating a win after this dastardly and cowardly attack..is just condemning this enough..wipe out not just their smiles but their faces.. show us our revenge, instill dismay and dread with the retaliation.🇮🇳 — Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) February 14, 2019 × My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the #CRPFJawans and prayers for the ones injured. This act shall not go unpunished. #PulwamaAttack — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 15, 2019 × #PulawamaTerrorAttack this is just an act by the worst kind of disgusting cowards. All my compassion and prayers for the souls lost and the loved ones affected. No words . — Zoya Singh Solanki (@sonamakapoor) February 14, 2019 × Shameful! Tragic & shocking. Jaish-e-Mohammed has brazenly & shamelessly claimed responsibility. These monsters have no soul, no humanity. Pure evil! Why does this terrorist group have safe haven in #Pakistan ? @ImranKhanPTI RIP our brave soldiers, strength to bereaved families. https://t.co/p3vteVL23K — Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) February 14, 2019 × Feeling extremely sad and angry. More than 40 @crpfindia jawans martyred. Millions of thoughts in my mind. I hope The govt. deals with the terrorists befittingly. Also time for certain people in our own country who criticise the army to SHUT UP. pic.twitter.com/mZSgExsxQJ — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 14, 2019 × Heartbreaking to hear about the #PulwamaTerrorAttack ! Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of all the brave CRPF jawans that lost their lives to this cowardly and dastardly act. — dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) February 15, 2019 × In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora. This is the deadliest attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in September 2016, an Army camp was stormed by terrorists in Uri, killing 19 soldiers. Prior to that, 28 BSF personnel were killed in an attack on a convoy of the paramilitary force in 2004.

Pulwama attack: Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar and others condemn the attack

<p>The worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/over-200-kg-of-explosives-was-used-in-pulwamas-terror-attack-197469">Central Reserve Police Force</a> (CRPF) men on Thursday saw immediate global condemnation. The responsibility for the attack in Pulwama district was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-convoy-attacked-in-jammu-kashmirs-pulwama-death-toll-climbs-to-40-197468">Jaish-e-Mohammad</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US ambassador to India Kenneth Juster tweeted, "US Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The U.S. Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu &amp; Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirTerrorAttack</a></p>
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<p>French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said, "Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers." and "France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">France most firmly condemns the heinous attack perpetrated in Jammu &amp; Kashmir. Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers.<br />
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France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirTerrorAttack</a></p>
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<p>In an official statement, the Russian Embassy said, it "condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district, &nbsp;which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured."</p>

<p>Calling for a strong response to terror, Russian embassy also said on Twitter, "We denounce terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterate the need to combat these inhuman acts with a decisive and collective response without any double standards."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/RusEmbIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RusEmbIndia</a> condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kashmir</a>’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> district, which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pulwamaterrorattack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pulwamaterrorattack</a><a href="https://twitter.com/mfa_russia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mfa_russia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IndEmbMoscow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndEmbMoscow</a> <a href="https://t.co/di2JTjQZXx">pic.twitter.com/di2JTjQZXx</a></p>
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<p>The response in the neighbourhood was also quick.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maldives President &nbsp;Ibrahim Mohamed Solih tweeted, "I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large."</p>

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<p>Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Shahid wrote a message to external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj condemning the terrorist attack and conveying sympathy to the Government and people of the Republic of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a message on Twitter, Shahid said, "The Maldives is fully committed to the fight against terrorism and will continue to work closely with India, and the international community in eliminating this global menace."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Strongly condemn the suicide terrorist attack on the convoy carrying Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir today. I extend my prayers and condolences to the bereaved families of the dead and injured.<a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a></p>
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<p>Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was one of the first foreign leaders to speak to PM Narendra Modi during which he expresses his condolences on the terror attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Nepal government said, "In line with its principled position, Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts of terrorism cannot be justified on any ground."</p>

<p>Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a tweet also expressed his condolences. He said, "I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> and the families of police officers who lost their lives.</p>
— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) <a href="https://twitter.com/RW_UNP/status/1096066531857858561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted, "The world should continue to combat terrorism."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I condemn the terror attack in Jammu &amp; Kashmir that attacked a convoy, killing 44 soldiers. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. The world should continue to combat terrorism.</p>
— Mahinda Rajapaksa (@PresRajapaksa) <a href="https://twitter.com/PresRajapaksa/status/1096076315956981761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>The Bhutanese foreign minister said, " Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir" adding, "Hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir, which has resulted in the loss of 30 precious human lives. We strongly condemn this heinous attack and express our solidarity with the families of the victims, and the people and Government of India.</p>
— ForeignMinisterBhutan (@FMBhutan) <a href="https://twitter.com/FMBhutan/status/1096067678211469312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist&nbsp;rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans&nbsp;on Thursday in<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sacrifices-of-our-brave-security-personnel-shall-not-go-in-vain-modi-says-after-pulwama-attack-197456"> Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama</a> killing 40 people.</p>

<p>The attack also left dozens injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-climbing death toll.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476">Adil Ahmad Dar</a> from Kakapora in Pulwama, and that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A news agency ANI&nbsp;reported that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and that he was being briefed by senior CRPF officials.&nbsp;</p>


The worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men on Thursday saw immediate global condemnation. The responsibility for the attack in Pulwama district was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.

The worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men on Thursday saw immediate global condemnation. The responsibility for the attack in Pulwama district was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad. US ambassador to India Kenneth Juster tweeted, "US Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it." The U.S. Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it. #KashmirTerrorAttack — Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) February 14, 2019 × French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said, "Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers." and "France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms." France most firmly condemns the heinous attack perpetrated in Jammu & Kashmir. Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers. France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms.#Pulwama #KashmirTerrorAttack — Alexandre Ziegler (@FranceinIndia) February 14, 2019 × In an official statement, the Russian Embassy said, it "condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district, which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured." Calling for a strong response to terror, Russian embassy also said on Twitter, "We denounce terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterate the need to combat these inhuman acts with a decisive and collective response without any double standards." .@RusEmbIndia condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in #Kashmir’s #Pulwama district, which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured.#pulwamaterrorattack@mfa_russia @MEAIndia @IndEmbMoscow pic.twitter.com/di2JTjQZXx — Russia in India (@RusEmbIndia) February 14, 2019 × The response in the neighbourhood was also quick. Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih tweeted, "I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large." I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large. — Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) February 14, 2019 × Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Shahid wrote a message to external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj condemning the terrorist attack and conveying sympathy to the Government and people of the Republic of India. In a message on Twitter, Shahid said, "The Maldives is fully committed to the fight against terrorism and will continue to work closely with India, and the international community in eliminating this global menace." Strongly condemn the suicide terrorist attack on the convoy carrying Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir today. I extend my prayers and condolences to the bereaved families of the dead and injured.@MEAIndia — Abdulla Shahid 🎈 (@abdulla_shahid) February 14, 2019 × Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was one of the first foreign leaders to speak to PM Narendra Modi during which he expresses his condolences on the terror attack. In a statement, Nepal government said, "In line with its principled position, Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts of terrorism cannot be justified on any ground." Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a tweet also expressed his condolences. He said, "I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives." I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives. — Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) February 14, 2019 × Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted, "The world should continue to combat terrorism." I condemn the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir that attacked a convoy, killing 44 soldiers. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. The world should continue to combat terrorism. — Mahinda Rajapaksa (@PresRajapaksa) February 14, 2019 × The Bhutanese foreign minister said, " Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir" adding, "Hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice." Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir, which has resulted in the loss of 30 precious human lives. We strongly condemn this heinous attack and express our solidarity with the families of the victims, and the people and Government of India. — ForeignMinisterBhutan (@FMBhutan) February 14, 2019 × A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama killing 40 people. The attack also left dozens injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-climbing death toll. Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad Dar from Kakapora in Pulwama, and that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018. A news agency ANI reported that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and that he was being briefed by senior CRPF officials.

US, Russia, France condemn Pulwama terror attack

Over 100 kg explosive used in Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF jawans

<p>A suicide car bomber rammed an explosive-laden Mahindra Scorpio into a bus carrying Indian paramilitary, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the latest reports, the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-convoy-attacked-in-jammu-kashmirs-pulwama-death-toll-climbs-to-40-197468">attack left over 40 people dead</a> and injured dozens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian President Ram Nath Kovind condemned the terrorist attack and said the entire nation stands united in the fight against the forces of terror and evil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack took place at around 3.15 pm when the convoy was moving from Jammu to Srinagar, police sources said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-terror-attack-condemnation-and-condolences-pour-in-from-across-india-over-killing-of-20-crpf-jawans-197442">entire country is in mourning</a> including the cricket fraternity who took to Twitter to send their condolences to the families of the martyrs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former cricketers like Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and Mohammed Kaif have expressed grief over the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/former-cricketer-virender-sehwag-condemns-pulwama-attack-197455">Virender Sehwag tweeted</a> on the incident with a hashtag #SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge.&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>

<p>This is one of the deadliest attacks in the valley since Uri in September 2016.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sad and pained to hear about the dastardly attack on our brave CRPF men in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> in which many of our jawans have been martyred . I pray for a quick and speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.</p>
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<p>Laxman tweeted, "Sad and pained to hear about the dastardly attack on our brave CRPF men in Pulwama in which many of our jawans have been martyred."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I pray for a quick and speedy recovery of those injured in the attack," Laxman added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suresh Raina said, "Appalled and deeply disturbed by the news of CRPF jawans killed in Kashmir's Pulwama. My thoughts and prayers with the martyrs' families."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Deeply saddened and disturbed by the news. I condemn the terror attack in Pulwama. My condolences to the families of the jawans who sacrificed their lives," read&nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan's tweet. <span style="background-color: rgb(245, 246, 245);">&nbsp;</span></p>

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<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. "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>

<p>"Yes, let’s talk with the separatists. Yes, let’s talk with Pakistan. But this time conversation can’t be on the table, it has to be in a battle ground. Enough is enough. 18 CRPF personnel killed in IED blast on Srinagar-Jammu highway,"&nbsp;Gautam Gambhir tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Really pained to hear about the attack on our #CRPF men who have been martyred in the attack in J&amp;K. I pray the coward attackers are taught a lesson at the earliest,"&nbsp;Mohammad Kaif tweeted.</p>


A suicide car bomber rammed an explosive-laden Mahindra Scorpio into a bus carrying Indian paramilitary, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday.

A suicide car bomber rammed an explosive-laden Mahindra Scorpio into a bus carrying Indian paramilitary, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday. As per the latest reports, the attack left over 40 people dead and injured dozens. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind condemned the terrorist attack and said the entire nation stands united in the fight against the forces of terror and evil. The attack took place at around 3.15 pm when the convoy was moving from Jammu to Srinagar, police sources said. The entire country is in mourning including the cricket fraternity who took to Twitter to send their condolences to the families of the martyrs. Former cricketers like Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and Mohammed Kaif have expressed grief over the attack. Virender Sehwag tweeted 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. This is one of the deadliest attacks in the valley since Uri in September 2016. Sad and pained to hear about the dastardly attack on our brave CRPF men in #Pulwama in which many of our jawans have been martyred . I pray for a quick and speedy recovery of those injured in the attack. — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 14, 2019 × Laxman tweeted, "Sad and pained to hear about the dastardly attack on our brave CRPF men in Pulwama in which many of our jawans have been martyred." "I pray for a quick and speedy recovery of those injured in the attack," Laxman added. Suresh Raina said, "Appalled and deeply disturbed by the news of CRPF jawans killed in Kashmir's Pulwama. My thoughts and prayers with the martyrs' families." "Deeply saddened and disturbed by the news. I condemn the terror attack in Pulwama. My condolences to the families of the jawans who sacrificed their lives," read Shikhar Dhawan's tweet. Deeply saddened and disturbed by the news. I condemn the terror attack in #Pulwama. My condolences to the families of the jawans who sacrificed their lives. — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 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. "Yes, let’s talk with the separatists. Yes, let’s talk with Pakistan. But this time conversation can’t be on the table, it has to be in a battle ground. Enough is enough. 18 CRPF personnel killed in IED blast on Srinagar-Jammu highway," Gautam Gambhir tweeted. Yes, let’s talk with the separatists. Yes, let’s talk with Pakistan. But this time conversation can’t be on the table, it has to be in a battle ground. Enough is enough. 18 CRPF personnel killed in IED blast on Srinagar-Jammu highway https://t.co/aa0t0idiHY via @economictimes — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 14, 2019 × "Really pained to hear about the attack on our #CRPF men who have been martyred in the attack in J&K. I pray the coward attackers are taught a lesson at the earliest," Mohammad Kaif tweeted.

Cricket fraternity condemn terrorist attack on CRPF convoy in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama

<p>India has sent a strong message to Pakistan and China after the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hitting out at Pakistan for its support to terrorism, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a statement said, "We demand that Pakistan stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated by terrorist outfits to launch attacks in other countries"</p>

<p>Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<p>New Delhi said, "this terror group is led by the international terrorist Masood Azhar, who has been given full freedom by Government of Pakistan to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under the control of Pakistan and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity. "</p>

<p>The 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad was boycotted by India, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives after the 2016 Uri attacks.</p>

<p>Without taking China's name India called on the member of the International community to list Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanctions committee of United Nation security council (UNSC).</p>

<p>MEA said, "We strongly reiterate our appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM Chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan. "</p>

<p>China repeatedly blocked listing of Masood Azhar as an internationally designated terrorist under the UNSC 1267 Committee. India in February 2016 had approached the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee with the proposal to designate Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanction regime. &nbsp;While the US, UK and France backed India's bid, China continued to block it.</p>

<p>While condemning the attack, the release said, "Government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard national security."</p>


India has sent a strong message to Pakistan and China after the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men. Hitting out at Pakistan for its support to terrorism, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a statement said, "We demand that Pakistan stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated by terrorist outfits to launch attacks in other countries" Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack.

India has sent a strong message to Pakistan and China after the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men. Hitting out at Pakistan for its support to terrorism, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a statement said, "We demand that Pakistan stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated by terrorist outfits to launch attacks in other countries" Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack. New Delhi said, "this terror group is led by the international terrorist Masood Azhar, who has been given full freedom by Government of Pakistan to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under the control of Pakistan and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity. " The 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad was boycotted by India, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives after the 2016 Uri attacks. Without taking China's name India called on the member of the International community to list Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanctions committee of United Nation security council (UNSC). MEA said, "We strongly reiterate our appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM Chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan. " China repeatedly blocked listing of Masood Azhar as an internationally designated terrorist under the UNSC 1267 Committee. India in February 2016 had approached the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee with the proposal to designate Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanction regime. While the US, UK and France backed India's bid, China continued to block it. While condemning the attack, the release said, "Government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard national security."

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