As nationwide protests and candlelight vigils continue in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, reports emerged of gunfire from Pakistani posts along the Line of Control.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong statement, pledging to bring the perpetrators to justice. “India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and those who support them,” he said. “We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth.”
In response to the attack, the Indian government has implemented a series of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called an emergency meeting of the National Security Committee with senior military leaders, including Army Chief General Asim Munir. He cautioned that any attempt by India to halt the Indus River’s flow would be considered an “act of war.”
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is also expected to arrive in Srinagar today to assess the evolving security situation.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore said "AICC has decided to conduct a candlelight march to pay our respects and tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack...Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi visited the victims today...we stand with govt of India...in the all-party meeting also, we expressed solidarity with Govt of India. We are not here to do politics".
Had a telecon with Foreign Minister @FaisalbinFarhan of Saudi Arabia.
Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack and its cross-border linkages. 🇮🇳 🇸🇦 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 25, 2025
"India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbors of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilizational ties. Like other neighbors, we consider them our foremost priority," Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X "Tehran stands ready to use its good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge greater understanding at this difficult time, in line with the spirit taught by Persian poet Saadi: Human Beings are members of a whole In creation of one essence and soul If one member is inflicted with pain Other members uneasy will remain," he added. India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbors of...
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Rahul Gandhi joined the candlelight protest organised by the party against the #PahalgamTerroristAttack. pic.twitter.com/Oohhc9Vy5k — ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2025