Pahalgam Terror Attack News Live Updates: Pakistan Army fires across LoC; Indian Army responds firmly
29 Apr 2025 | 07:37:46 AM IST
Pahalgam Terror Attack News Live Updates: During the night of 28-29 April 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as the Akhnoor sector. Pahalgam Terror Attack News Live Updates: During the night of 28-29 April 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as the Akhnoor sector. 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A tourist from Ahmedabad, Rishi Bhatt, who was ziplining during the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, said he was "grateful to the Indian Army" who arrived within "20-25 minutes."The terror attack in Pahalgam occurred on April 22 at the popular Baisaran meadow, where terrorists targeted tourists, killing 25 Indian nationals from across the country and one Nepalese citizen, leaving several others injured.Bhatt, while speaking to the ANI, said, "Army covered Pahalgam within 20-25 minutes. They gave cover to all the tourists within 18-20 minutes... We felt safe once the Army gave us cover. I am grateful to the Indian Army.""We soon found the Indian Army personnel before us. They gave cover to all the tourists," he added.Describing the security in the area before the attack, he said, "Army presence was everywhere in lower areas, even in the forest. But there was no Army officer at the main location. There was Jammu & Kashmir Police as well as three security guards..." Pahalgam Attack News Live Updates: During the night of 28-29 April 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as the Akhnoor sector. The Indian Army responded in a measured and effective manner to the provocation: Indian Army
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