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| Massive anti-terror operations launched in Kashmir to uncover massacre links | | Pahalgam Terror Attack Fallout | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 25: Three days following the tragic terror attack at the scenic Pahalgam resort, security forces have launched widespread search operations across the Kashmir Valley to dismantle terrorist networks and investigate connections to the recent carnage. These efforts form a critical part of a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy aimed at disrupting terror ecosystems and their support structures. The Jammu and Kashmir Police, alongside the Army and paramilitary forces, have initiated simultaneous searches across north, south, and central Kashmir. In Anantnag district, joint teams are conducting meticulous operations, focusing on residences and properties of individuals suspected of ties to terrorist organizations. These searches are executed with professionalism to minimize public disruption while prioritizing security. Authorities have called for public cooperation, encouraging citizens to share information to bolster law and order and sustain peace in... | |
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| DGP Prabhat leads anti-terror operations | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 25: In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians, mostly tourists dead, security forces have intensified anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the details Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat is personally supervising multiple ongoing anti-terrorist operations in Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian in South Kashmir.
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team, led by Inspector General Vijay Sakhare, curr... | |
| | | | Special Assembly session to pass important resolutions | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 25: Some important resolutions are likely to be passed in the special one-day Assembly session to be convened on April 28 at Jammu.
Highly placed sources said that apart from strongly condemning the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam, the Assembly is likely to pass a resolution to support the steps taken by the Central government against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.
“By convening the special session of the Assembly, the J&K Government wants to give a message to the world that the whole country is united in the fight against terrorism”, sources said.
As reported earlier, the Cabient under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on ... | |
| | | | Tulsi Gabbard extends support to India | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 25: Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, expressed solidarity with India after a devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed 26 people.
Gabbard, in a post on X, described the incident as a "horrific Islamist terrorist attack." “We stand in solidarity with India in the wake of the horrific Islamist terrorist attack, targeting and killing 26 Hindus in Pahalgam. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with those who lost a loved ... | |
| | | | LG reviews security scenario with Army Chief, Commanders | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 25: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has asked the Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who called on him here today to take effective steps not only to bring those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack to justice but also to intensify efforts to crush infrastructure of terrorism and its ecosystem.
During the discussion Lieutenant Governor said the nation has full faith in the bravery and valour of our army, police and CAPFs and they must work in clo... | |
| | | | India stands united against terror: Rahul in Srinagar | | Meets LG Sinha at Raj Bhavan | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (April 25, 2025) said the idea behind the Pahalgam terror attack was to divide the people of the country and it was imperative that India stood united to defeat terrorism once and for all.
“It is a terrible tragedy and I came here to get a sense of what is going on and to help. The entire people of Jammu and Kashmir have condemned this terrible act. They have fully supported the nation,” Mr. ... | |
| | | | India informs Pak about its decision to suspend Indus Waters Treaty | | |  NEW DELHI, Apr 25:
Agencies
India has informed Pakistan of its decision to keep Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance with immediate effect, saying Pakistan has breached conditions of the treaty.
Sustained cross-border terrorism by Pakistan targeting Jammu and Kashmir impedes India’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty, India’s Secretary of Water Resources Debashree Mukherjee said in a letter addressed to her Pakistani counterpart, Syed Ali Murtaza.
“The obligation to honour a treaty in good ... | |
| | | | Ensure no Pakistani stays in India: Amit Shah dials all CMs | | |  New Delhi, Apr 25:
Agencies
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday called up the chief ministers of all the states and asked them to ensure that no Pakistani stays in India beyond the deadline set for leaving the country, sources said.
India on Thursday announced revoking all visas issued to Pakistani nationals from April 27 and advised Indian nationals residing in Pakistan to return home at the earliest, as tensions between the two countries escalated over the Pahalgam terror attack tha... | |
| | | | Search on for escaped terrorists | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: A combing operation to track down three escaped terrorists entered its second day on Friday, with security agencies strengthening the multi-layered cordon.
Forces are scouring the forest area in Udhampur district, where the terrorists were believed to be hiding, as well as areas in Kishtwar, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch.
“The search operation by the army, police, and CRPF special forces has been ongoing in Dudu-Basantgarh. It is underway to track down the terrorists on the run,” said a security official.
The operation is backed by aerial surveillance by a chopper and drones.
On Thursday, a soldier of the special forces of the army was killed in an enc... | |
| | | | Rusted ammunition recovered | | |  Early Times Report
Samba/Jammu, Apr 25: The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered rusted and old ammunition on Thursday while patrolling along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, officials said.
The recovery was made close to Kamore village when BSF personnel detected an old box filled with rusted 7.62 mm machine gun rounds, along with a rusted grenade shell used in an automatic grenade launcher (AGS), they said.
Initial investigation suggests that the ammuni... | |
| | | | ‘Be mindful of social media posts, reject gifts’ | | | | NEW DELHI, Apr 25:
Agencies
All recently selected civil service candidates have to be mindful that their social media posts reflect on the service and they reject all forms of inducement such as gifts, hospitality, and free publicity, official guidelines issued on Friday stipulated.
Civil servants are the public face of the state and their conduct is under constant public scrutiny, it said.
“You must ensure that your personal conduct and official and social interface with the general public, people’s representatives, corporate entities, civil society organisations, government personnel, all other dignitaries and vulnerable sections of the society is courteous, respectful, dignif... | |
| | | | Army responds to Pak firing | | | | New Delhi, Apr 25:
Agencies
The Indian Army effectively responded to firing by Pakistan military at some places along Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday night, military sources said.
There were no reports of any casualties, they said.
The firing by Pakistan Army comes amid increasing tensions between the two sides over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
“There were incidents of small arm firing at some places on Line of Control initiated by Pakistan,” said a source.
“The firing was effectively responded to,” it said.
Further details are being awaited. ... | |
| | | | Tributes paid to martyred paratrooper | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 25: The Army, CRPF, BSF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday paid tributes to paratrooper Jhantu Ali Sheikh, who laid down his life while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. Havaldar Sheikh, a trooper of the special forces (6 Para), was martyred on Thursday in the encounter that broke out following a search operation in the Dudu-Basantgarh area of the district.
A wreath-laying ceremony for the soldier was held at the 166 Military Ho... | |
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