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News18
24-04-2025
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Pahalgam Terrorists Pulled Down Pants To Check Religion, Took Selfies With Bodies: Victim's Son
Last Updated: During the Pahalgam attack, terrorists reportedly asked victims to recite the Kalma to prove their faith. Austin saw six killed and his father was forced to comply In a chilling account of the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, a young man who lost his father in the massacre revealed that the terrorists, wearing head-mounted cameras, were taking selfies after gunning down innocent people. 'The attackers were asking everyone whether they were Muslims or not," Austin, who lost his father, Sushil in the attack, said speaking to the media. 'If someone said yes, they were forced to recite the Kalma. After that, the terrorists would check their private parts by pulling down their pants," he added. Reports suggest that during the Pahalgam attack, terrorists asked some victims to recite the Islamic verse Kalma to prove they were Muslim, those who couldn't were shot. Austin also mentioned that the terrorists asked for names and religions before shooting their victims. He witnessed the killing of six people by the four assailants, who appeared to be around 15 years old. Tragically, his father was made to recite the Kalma as well. Armed terrorists opened fire in Baisaran, the 'mini Switzerland' near Pahalgam, killing 26 tourists who were enjoying pony rides, picnics or at local eateries. Puneet Maheshwari, director of Bhopal's Travel Planet Tours and Travel Agency, noted that all tour packages for Kashmir have been cancelled. Pre-bookings for May-June are also being cancelled due to fear. Maheshwari added that, as a humanitarian gesture, they are cancelling bookings without any charges. He emphasised that it will take a long time for people to recover from this incident. The tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir, which sees a peak during the summer months, is expected to suffer losses amounting to crores of rupees. This impact will ripple across the country's tourism sector, affecting northern states like Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, while tourism in Rajasthan and southern states typically declines during this period due to the extreme heat. On Wednesday, the Union Government revealed rigorous diplomatic actions against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus-Waters Treaty, which governs the distribution of the Indus River's waters. This decision followed a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response to the recent devastating attack. In his initial public address regarding the horrific terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the nation's awareness of the merciless killing of innocent people by terrorists and expressed India's solidarity with the victims' families. He stressed that those responsible for this heinous act, both conspirators and terrorists, would face 'unimaginable punishment."
News18
24-04-2025
- Politics
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'Poisonous Fangs Of Terror Will Be Crushed': Yogi Adityanath Meets Pahalgam Victim's Family
Last Updated: The Chief Minister said the attack on tourists over religion has drawn global condemnation. He reaffirmed that the government is committed towards eradicating terrorism Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror attack is evidence that terrorism is breathing its last, asserting that those behind the attack will be dealt with firmly, and the 'poisonous fangs of terror" will be crushed with full force. The Chief Minister reached the residence of Shubham Dwivedi, one of the 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, to pay tributes before the final rites in Kanpur. During his visit, Adityanath spoke with Dwivedi's father and wife. Addressing the media afterwards, the Chief Minister condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, describing it as cruel, gruesome, and cowardly. 'Our government is working with a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and extremism. The poisonous fangs of terror will be crushed with full force," he said. He highlighted that the attack, which targeted tourists based on their religion, has been condemned globally. Adityanath reaffirmed the government's stance on terrorism, indicating that the process of eradicating it is well underway. 'The barbarism inflicted on Hindu mothers and sisters, the desecration of their sindoor (vermilion) in front of them, will not go unpunished. The terrorists and their masters will be made to pay, and no one should have any doubt about that," he added. Adityanath noted that Shubham Dwivedi was the only son of his family and had married just two months ago. He expressed his condolences and prayers for Shubham's soul, condemning the inhuman and barbaric act. Shubham Dwivedi's body arrived in Kanpur late on Wednesday. Arrangements were made for his last rites with state honours. The Chief Minister, accompanied by Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana, BJP State President Bhupendra Chaudhary, Cabinet Minister Rakesh Sachan, MP Ramesh Awasthi, minister Pratibha Shukla, MLAs, and other officials, offered support to the family. On Tuesday afternoon, armed terrorists launched an attack in Baisaran, a location often referred to as 'mini Switzerland' near Pahalgam in J&K, approximately 6 km from the resort town. They targeted tourists who were enjoying pony rides, picnics, or dining at local eateries. Footage from the scene showed lifeless bodies and distressed women. The sudden gunfire triggered widespread panic, leading tourists to desperately seek cover in the open area. The entire district administration and police force responded rapidly, utilizing ambulances and a helicopter to evacuate the injured. Some of the wounded were also transported on ponies by local residents. On Wednesday, the Union Government announced strict diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus-Waters Treaty, which governs the sharing of the Indus River's waters. This decision followed a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response to a recent deadly attack. Additionally, the central government has scheduled an all-party meeting for Thursday.
News18
24-04-2025
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Pahalgam Terror Attack: Jaipur Couple On Honeymoon Escaped On Horses
Last Updated: A young couple's dream vacation to Pahalgam turned into a nightmare as they witnessed the Baisaran Meadow terror attack, which killed 26. Komal and Mihir Soni fled on horseback Just two months into their marriage, a young couple's dream vacation to Pahalgam turned into a nightmare as they were forced to flee on horseback, witnessing the horror of the Baisaran Meadow terror attack unfold before their eyes. At least 26 people were killed and several others injured when terrorists opened fire on civilians, including many tourists, after reportedly verifying their identities. Komal and Mihir Soni found themselves in the midst of the chaos. The couple heard gunfire, first one shot, then another, and witnessed people falling around them. Komal's voice quivered as she recounted the scene, describing how their idyllic moment turned into a nightmare. Komal vividly remembered the image of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal's wife, which went viral online but was a stark reality for them. Panic-stricken, they prayed and gasped for breath while locals advised them to stay calm. Their only thought was to escape as fast as possible. The following day, Komal and Mihir caught the first flight from Srinagar to Delhi, desperate to return home to Jaipur. Still in distress, Komal vowed never to return to Kashmir, breaking down in tears as she shared her experience. Eyewitnesses to the horrific event are haunted by the memories of gunfire and screams that still echo in their minds. According to some reports, survivors have fled the region, seeking solace in their homes. The harrowing accounts from those who lived through the ordeal paint a terrifying picture. Armed terrorists attacked Baisaran, a place popularly known as 'mini Switzerland' near Pahalgam, situated about 6 km from the resort town. They fired at tourists who were enjoying pony rides, picnics, or dining at local eateries. The entire district administration and police force responded swiftly, using ambulances and a helicopter to evacuate the injured. Some of the wounded were also transported on ponies by local residents. The Union Government announced strict diplomatic actions against Pakistan on Wednesday, including the suspension of the Indus-Waters Treaty, which regulates the sharing of the Indus River's waters. This decision followed a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response to a recent deadly attack. Additionally, the central government has scheduled an all-party meeting for Thursday. First Published:
News18
24-04-2025
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Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: All-Party Meeting Today, Jaishankar Likely To Brief Opposition
Jammu and Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates: Taking action against the terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, India on Wednesday announced a series of severe diplomatic measures against Pakistan and decided to suspend the Indus-Waters Treaty that governs the sharing of the river Indus' waters. The development came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security in view of the deadly attack that killed 26 people — 25 Indians and one Nepalese citizen. Meanwhile, the central government has called for an all-party meeting on Thursday in the wake of the cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam on Tuesday. According to sources, External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, will also be present in the all-party meeting, scheduled to take place in the evening. He will brief the political leaders about the steps announced by the Union government on Wednesday to isolate Pakistan.
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
What Is Indus Waters Treaty With Pak That India Suspended After J&K Terror Attack
New Delhi: In a sharp response to the terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, India on Wednesday announced a series of severe measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus-Waters Treaty that governs the sharing of the river Indus' waters. Click here for Pahalgam terror attack live updates What is the Indus Waters Treaty? India and Pakistan signed the Indus Waters Treaty on September 19, 1960, after nine years of negotiations, with the World Bank being a signatory to the pact. The treaty sets out a mechanism for cooperation and information exchange between the two sides on the use of the waters of a number of cross-border rivers. Under the agreement governing six common rivers, all the water of the eastern rivers - Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi amounting to around 33 million acre feet (MAF) annually - has been allocated to India for unrestricted use. The waters of western rivers - Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab - amounting to around 135 MAF annually have been assigned largely to Pakistan. According to the Treaty, India has been given the right to generate hydroelectricity through run of the river projects on the western rivers subject to specific criteria for design and operation. The Treaty also gives the right to Pakistan to raise objections on the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on western rivers. The treaty warrants the two commissioners to meet at least once a year, alternately in India and Pakistan. However, a meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi in March 2020 was cancelled in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The provisions of the treaty may from time to time be modified by a duly ratified treaty concluded for that purpose between the two governments. The preamble of the treaty says: "The Government of India and the Government of Pakistan, being equally desirous of attaining the most complete and satisfactory utilisation of the waters of the Indus system of rivers and recognising the need, therefore, of fixing and delimiting, in a spirit of goodwill and friendship, the rights and obligations of each in relation to the other concerning the use of these waters and of making provision for the settlement, in a cooperative spirit, of all such questions as may hereafter arise in regard to the interpretation or application of the provisions agreed upon herein, have resolved to conclude a Treaty in furtherance of these objectives, and for this purpose have named as their plenipotentiaries..." The treaty was signed under the leadership of then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then Pakistan Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan.
