After days of emotional reunions and goodbyes involving those whose visas were suspended in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Attari-Wagah Integrated Check-Post remained completely shut on Thursday. Not a single Pakistani citizen was allowed to cross over,…
After days of emotional reunions and goodbyes involving those whose visas were suspended in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Attari-Wagah Integrated Check-Post remained completely shut on Thursday.
Not a single Pakistani citizen was allowed to cross over, nor did any Indian national enter from the other side. The Ministry of Home Affairs had ordered to halt the movement of passengers and goods through Attari by April 30.
Still, nearly 40 persons arrived at Attari from various parts of the country for deportation to Pakistan. Among them were sisters Saida Zameer Fatima and Saida Saheer Fatima, who were accompanied by their cousin Murawat Hussain Shah and the police from Rajouri.
As the elderly sisters clutched his hands, Murawat said they had arrived in India in 1983 on valid visas after the death of their father and brother, their sole caretakers in Pakistan. “They have no one left in Pakistan. Whatever they have is here in India. They don’t want to leave,” said Murawat, his voice choking with emotion.
Another heart-wrenching case was that of a woman from Karachi, whose child had an Indian passport while she carried a Pakistani one. “Either allow me to stay here or let my four-year-old son accompany me to Pakistan,” pleaded the woman, sobbing uncontrollably.
Also waiting in anguish was Delhi resident Mohammad Shariq, who arrived at Attari to see his sisters Nabeela Raj and Sharmin Irfan off to Pakistan. Married in the neighbouring nation, the women had come to India on a 45-day visa to visit their ailing mother. “Our children are waiting for us. Please allow us to return,” the sisters pleaded with the security officials at the ICP.
Among others was a group of Pakistani Hindu nationals, who were on a visit to Haridwar to perform the last rites of their relatives. A taxi breakdown caused them to miss the deadline by a few hours, leaving them stranded on this side of the border.
After waiting for several hours, none received any response from the authorities at Attari. “No one is allowed to leave or enter the country. The gates are closed—don’t know till when,” said an ICP official.
‘Don’t demoralise troops’: SC junks PIL for judge-led probe into Pahalgam attack
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL seeking an SIT probe headed by a former judge into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which 25 tourists and a local were killed. “Be…
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL seeking an SIT probe headed by a former judge into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which 25 tourists and a local were killed.
“Be responsible before filing such a PIL. You have some duty towards the country also. This is the way you are trying to demoralise the forces in this hour of crisis and juncture? You are asking a retired Supreme Court judge to investigate. Since when retired high court and Supreme Court judges have become experts in investigation? We only decide disputes. Don’t ask us to pass an order,” a Bench of Justice Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh said.
“This is not the time. This is the crucial hour when each and every citizen of this country has joined hands to fight this terrorism… Don’t make any prayer which can demoralise our forces… it is not acceptable to us. Look at the sensitivity of the issue,” Justice Kant told the lawyer who mentioned the matter for urgent hearing.
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“Since when retired high court and Supreme Court judges have become experts in investigation? Don’t make any prayer that can demoralise our forces… Look at the sensitivity of the issue” SC Bench
The Bench pulled up the lawyer for filing the petition seeking a probe into the Pahalgam massacre. As the Bench was not inclined to entertain the PIL, the petitioners chose to withdraw the petition.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is already investigating the case.
Hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, Md Junaid and advocates Fatesh Kumar Shahu and Vicky Kumar had sought a direction to the Centre, Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Reserve Police Force and the NIA to prepare an action plan for ensuring the safety of citizens in tourist spots in the union territory.
They also wanted the top court to direct the Centre to form a special investigation team (SIT) to ensure accountability over the terror attack.
In an unusual move, the Supreme Court had on April 23 condemned the “cowardly terrorist attack on tourists”. Terming it a “diabolical act of mindless violence”, a resolution unanimously adopted by the Full Court said, “The nation stands with the victims and their families in this hour of indescribable grief.”
The Supreme Court judges, lawyers, members of the staff and all other persons present in the court and in the Registry had observed two-minute silence expressing solidarity with the victims as well as their bereaved families.
We will hunt down every terrorist involved in Pahalgam attack: Amit Shah
Says the Modi government has been pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against terrorists
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday vowed to hunt down each and every terrorist involved in the Pahalgam attack and said all of them will be made answerable for the heinous act.
Shah asserted that the Narendra Modi government will not spare any terrorist.
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“Whoever has carried out the dastardly attack in Pahalgam, we will not spare anyone. We will hunt down each and every perpetrator,” he said at an event here to unveil a statue of Upendra Nath Brahma, the patriarch of Assam’s Bodo community, and name a road after him.
The home minister said the Modi government has been pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against terrorists.
“If someone thinks they will escape by carrying out such a cowardly attack, they are wrong. This is Narendra Modi’s government. We will not spare anyone,” he said.
Shah said the government’s fight against terrorism will continue till the menace is completely wiped out.
“Do not think that you have won by killing 26 people. Every one of you will be made answerable,” he said. (With PTI)
US dials Rajnath, EAM; affirms India’s right to defend itself
In a day of intense diplomatic messaging, India has conveyed to the US that the perpetrators, backers, and planners of the Pahalgam terror attack must be brought to justice. The US has reiterated strong support to India and asked it and Pakistan to “work with each other” to de-escalate tensions while making it clear that it supports India’s right to defend itself.
Will hunt down terrorists: Shah
Whoever has carried out the dastardly attack in Pahalgam, we will not spare anyone. We’ll hunt down each & every perpetrator… Everyone of you will be made answerable: Amit Shah, Home Minister
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth spoke with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A statement from the Ministry of Defence said, “The US Secretary of Defence reiterated the full support of the US government in India’s fight against terrorism.” The statement quoted Hegseth as saying, “The US stands in solidarity with India and supports India’s right to defend itself.”
Rajnath Singh told the US Secretary of Defence that Pakistan had a history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations. He said, “Pakistan has been exposed as a rogue state, fuelling global terrorism and destabilising the region. The world can no longer turn a blind eye to terrorism.”
Hegseth took to X late on Thursday, saying, “I offered my strong support. We stand with India and its great people. I have spoken with Rajnath to personally extend my deepest condolences for the loss of life in the heinous terrorist attack last week.”
Hours earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called up External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. In a post on X, the EAM said, “Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with the US (Rubio). Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice.”
Rubio also made a separate phone call to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that Rubio spoke with Jaishankar on Wednesday. The Secretary expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack and reaffirmed the US’ commitment to cooperate with India against terrorism. “He also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace in South Asia,” Bruce said.
In another statement, Bruce mentioned that Rubio spoke with Pakistani PM. The Secretary emphasised the need to condemn the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to holding terrorists accountable for their heinous acts of violence. “The Secretary urged Pakistani officials’ cooperation in investigating this unconscionable attack. He also encouraged Pakistan to work with India to de-escalate tensions, re-establish direct communications and maintain peace and security in South Asia,” Bruce added.
Pakistan’s role as a sponsor, shelter, and exporter of terrorism has repeatedly come under global scrutiny, most recently following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. For decades, Pakistan’s territory has served as a launchpad for cross-border terrorism, insurgency, and the spread of extremist ideology, destabilizing not only South Asia but also regions far beyond its borders.
Admissions And Evidence of State Sponsorship
Multiple senior Pakistani officials have openly acknowledged the state’s involvement in supporting terrorist groups. In 2018, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif suggested that the Pakistani government played a role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which were orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based Islamist terrorist group.
General Pervez Musharraf, who led Pakistan after a 1999 coup, admitted that his forces trained militant groups to fight India in Kashmir, turning a blind eye to their activities as a strategic ploy to pressure India into negotiations and internationalise the Kashmir issue. Most recently, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif candidly admitted that Pakistan had funded and supported terrorist groups for decades, often at the behest of the United States and Western powers.
The ISI And The Global Terror Network
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency is widely documented as the architect behind the country’s terror infrastructure.
The ISI has provided funding, training, and safe havens to the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network, enabling deadly attacks such as the 2008 Indian Embassy bombing and the 2011 assault on the US Embassy in Kabul. Senior journalists and analysts have highlighted that such operations were sanctioned at the highest levels of Pakistani intelligence, not merely the work of rogue agents.
Pakistan’s Terror Trail Extends Well Beyond Its Immediate neighbours:
Afghanistan: The Taliban and Haqqani Network, with ISI support, have orchestrated numerous attacks on Afghan civilians, government targets, and international forces.
Russia: In April 2025, investigations into the Moscow concert hall attack uncovered possible logistical or ideological links to Pakistani networks, highlighting the global reach of Pakistan-based terror groups.
Iran: Pakistan-based Sunni extremist group Jaish ul-Adl has repeatedly attacked Iranian security forces. In retaliation, Iran conducted missile and drone strikes inside Pakistan in January 2024, targeting Jaish ul-Adl hideouts. Iran has consistently accused Pakistan of harboring Sunni militants responsible for cross-border attacks.
United Kingdom: The 2005 London bombings were linked to indoctrination and training received in Pakistan, with three of the bombers spending significant time in the country prior to the attack.
Bangladesh: Pakistan’s ISI has been accused of funding and training Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), responsible for the 2016 Dhaka café attack. Bangladeshi authorities have expelled Pakistani diplomats for direct involvement in transferring funds to JMB operatives.
Terror Training Infrastructure
Pakistan hosts a network of terror training camps across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Waziristan, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These camps, operated by groups such as LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizbul Mujahideen, and ISIS-Khorasan, serve as hubs for radicalization, weapons training, and suicide mission preparation. Ex-Pakistani Army personnel often assist in training, lending military expertise to enhance operational lethality.
The US State Department has repeatedly identified Pakistan as a country that continues to serve as a safe haven for regionally focused terrorist groups. The European Foundation for South Asian Studies has highlighted the deeply entrenched relationship between Pakistan’s military establishment, the ISI, and radical religious leaders, creating an “unholy alliance” that perpetuates terrorism.
High-Profile Cases And Systemic Failures
The 2011 US raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, just a short distance from Pakistan’s Military Academy, exposed systemic failures in Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts and raised suspicions of ISI collusion. Pakistani leaders have also admitted that figures like bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri were once considered “heroes” during the Soviet-Afghan war, only later becoming liabilities.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s track record in sponsoring, sheltering, and exporting terrorism is long-standing, well-documented, and deeply entrenched in its military-intelligence apparatus. Its terror trail extends from Kashmir to Kabul, Tehran to London, and even Moscow, making it one of the most dangerous and destabilizing forces in the global fight against terrorism. Despite international pressure and periodic denials, Pakistan’s complicity in fostering terrorism remains a grave concern for regional and global security.
‘In Touch With Governments of India, Pakistan’: US State Department Over Pahalgam Terror Attack
The United States has responded to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir by establishing contact with both the Indian and Pakistani governments as tensions escalate between the two countries.
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is closely monitoring the situation and plans to speak with the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan “as early as today or tomorrow.”
Bruce emphasised that the US is engaging with both governments at multiple levels, not just at the foreign minister level, and is urging all parties to work together for a responsible solution, cautioning both sides against escalating the situation further. Secretary Rubio is also encouraging other world leaders to reach out to both countries to help de-escalate the crisis.
This diplomatic intervention comes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, where five armed militants targeted tourists in the Baisaran Valley, resulting in the deaths of 26 people-mostly Hindu civilians-and injuring many others. The attack, the deadliest of its kind in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has been attributed by India to Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.
In response, India has taken a series of strong countermeasures against Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired high-level security meetings, including the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), where it was decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 until Pakistan credibly ends its support for cross-border terrorism.
Additionally, India has expelled Pakistani diplomats by declaring them persona non grata, cancelled visas under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme, and ordered Pakistani officials to leave the country within 48 hours. The integrated Attari Check Post has also been closed.
Prime Minister Modi has expressed complete faith in the Indian Armed Forces, granting them full operational freedom to determine the mode, targets, and timing of India’s response to the attack. The government has signaled its resolve to deliver a decisive blow to terrorism, with national security and military leadership actively involved in the decision-making process.
The attack has also drawn condemnation from the Supreme Court of India and sparked widespread outrage across the country, further intensifying diplomatic and military tensions in the region. The US and the international community are closely watching developments, emphasizing the need for restraint and dialogue to prevent further escalation.
First India-Pakistan Aerial Dogfight? India Sends Rafales Near Pak Border, PAF Scrambles Jets
Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians and triggered a series of diplomatic and military confrontations between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
In the wake of this attack, both nations have engaged in tit-for-tat measures, including the suspension of key treaties, expulsion of diplomats, closure of borders, and heightened military alertness.
On the night of April 29-30, 2025, this volatile situation manifested in a high-stakes aerial incident along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. According to multiple reports from both Indian and Pakistani media, four Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jets conducted a patrol near the LoC, remaining within Indian-administered airspace but operating close to the sensitive frontier region.
Pakistani sources claim that the presence of these advanced jets triggered an immediate scramble by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), which responded swiftly to the perceived threat. Pakistani state media asserted that the PAF’s “timely” action compelled the Indian Rafales to retreat, suggesting that the IAF jets “panicked and were forced to flee” after being detected.
Indian media, however, characterised the Rafale sortie as a routine patrol conducted entirely within Indian territorial boundaries, denying any incursion across the LoC and downplaying the notion of a direct dogfight or engagement. Nonetheless, the incident has been widely interpreted as a show of force and a signal of readiness by both air forces amid fears of further escalation.
The heightened alert came hours after Pakistan’s Information Minister publicly claimed to possess “credible intelligence” of imminent Indian military action within 24 to 36 hours, a statement that further fuelled anxieties in the region.
While there were no reported violations of airspace or actual aerial combat, the rapid mobilization of jets on both sides underscores the fragility of peace along the Kashmir border and the potential for miscalculation.
The episode highlights the volatility of the current standoff, with both militaries maintaining high readiness and political leaders on both sides facing intense domestic and international pressure to respond decisively to provocations. As of now, no official confirmation has been provided by New Delhi regarding the Pakistani claims, and both sides continue to monitor the situation closely, with the risk of escalation remaining significant.
Supreme Court To Hear Petition On Pahalgam Terror Attack Tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a significant petition on May 1, 2025, concerning the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists.
The petition, filed by three residents of the Union Territory-Fatesh Kumar Shahu, Mohammad Junaid, and Vicky Kumar-seeks the formation of a judicial commission, to be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, to investigate the circumstances and accountability surrounding the attack.
Additionally, the petitioners have requested that the Supreme Court direct the central government to establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure thorough accountability and to prepare an action plan for enhancing the safety of citizens, particularly tourists, in the region.
The attack, which occurred on April 22 in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, was one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in Kashmir in recent years. Armed assailants opened fire on tourists in a popular meadow accessible only by foot or horseback, resulting in widespread panic and significant casualties, including both Indian nationals and a foreign tourist from Nepal.
The incident has triggered a strong response from Indian authorities, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) deploying a 45-member team to the site to conduct a forensic and technical investigation, including 3D mapping and crime scene reconstruction based on eyewitness accounts and forensic data.
In the aftermath, security forces have intensified anti-terror operations across the Kashmir valley, while the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) convened to discuss the attack and broader security issues.
The government has granted the armed forces operational freedom to respond to the attack and has taken diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including warnings over repeated ceasefire violations and reviewing agreements such as the Indus Water Treaty. The attack has also heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, prompting international concern and calls for restraint.
The Supreme Court, in an earlier statement, condemned the attack as a “diabolical act of mindless violence” and observed two minutes of silence in solidarity with the victims and their families.
The upcoming hearing will be closely watched, as it addresses not only the immediate investigation into the Pahalgam attack but also the broader issues of accountability, security planning, and protection of civilians in conflict-prone tourist areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
Punjab Government To Deploy Anti-Drone System On Pakistan Border
Amid escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border, the Punjab government has announced the deployment of an advanced anti-drone system along the border adjoining Pakistan.
This move comes in direct response to the increasing use of drones by cross-border elements for smuggling weapons, drugs, and explosives into Indian territory-a threat that has intensified in recent months, particularly in districts like Tarn Taran and Amritsar, which have witnessed a high number of drone intrusions and seizures of illicit consignments.
According to official statements from the Punjab Chief Minister’s Office, the anti-drone system is designed to detect, track, and neutralise unauthorised drones entering Indian airspace from Pakistan.
The technology will enable police and security agencies to immediately identify and destroy drones carrying contraband, thereby thwarting attempts to smuggle weapons and narcotics. The system, which has completed successful trial runs in several border villages, is capable of detecting flying objects within a 10 km radius. Its deployment will be coordinated with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Border Security Force (BSF), ensuring an integrated approach to border security.
Punjab Police Chief Gaurav Yadav emphasised that the deployment of this system is expected to begin shortly, with full installation targeted for completion by September or October this year. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the state’s second line of defence and comes after a significant increase in drone-based smuggling incidents. In 2024 alone, the BSF intercepted nearly 294 drones, a sharp rise from previous years, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
The announcement also coincides with heightened military activity along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, where there have been continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces following the recent Pahalgam attack.
The Indian Army reported multiple incidents of unprovoked small-arms firing from Pakistani posts across sectors such as Naushera, Sunderbani, Akhnoor, Baramulla, Kupwara, and the Pargwal sector along the International Border. Indian troops have responded swiftly and proportionately to these provocations, marking the sixth consecutive day of such exchanges since April 25-26.
The Punjab government’s deployment of an anti-drone system is a significant step toward curbing cross-border smuggling and enhancing security along the Indo-Pak border. The integration of advanced surveillance and neutralisation technology is expected to provide security forces with the tools to effectively counter the evolving threat posed by drone incursions, while ongoing ceasefire violations at the LoC highlight the broader security challenges facing the region.
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