Crackdown intensifies in wake of Pahalgam terror attack: Here are 10 key developments

Following the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives on April 22, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have launched a massive crackdown on terrorists and their supporters. In the last 48 hours, six terrorists’ houses were demolished, while search operations continue across the region.

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Here are the latest developments:

1. Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed raids at over 60 locations across Srinagar on Saturday. Mobile vehicle checkpoints were also established across Anantnag to monitor suspicious activities.
2. In Uttar Pradesh, all Pakistani nationals on short-term visas, except one, have been deported following directives from the Centre. State DGP Prashant Kumar confirmed the move was completed promptly.
3. DGP Kumar also instructed state officials to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students, tourists, and business vendors amid heightened tensions.
4. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s anti-India remarks, asserting that India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would dismantle terror networks worldwide, with national security being non-negotiable.
5. FBI official Kash Patel expressed solidarity with India, offering condolences and assuring full support against terrorism following the Pahalgam tragedy.
6. AAP MP Sanjay Singh pointed to “security loopholes” and urged the government to bring the perpetrators to justice, emphasizing the tragedy’s severity during an all-party meeting.
7. Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar reflected on the historical roots of the tragedy, linking unresolved Partition issues to the ongoing conflict.
8. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the attack during a call with PM Modi, stressing the importance of regional cooperation against terrorism.
9. Ashanya, the wife of martyr Shubham Dwivedi, demanded official recognition of her husband’s sacrifice, highlighting his bravery during the attack.
10. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah deployed ministers to different states to safeguard Kashmiri students and traders amid reports of harassment post-attack.