Stringent Security Measures in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir Following Terrorist Attack Killing 26; Amit Shah Arrives. CCS Meeting Convened, Nationwide Situation Monitored.
Pahalgam Attack: A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the death of 26 people, has sent shockwaves across the nation. Security has been significantly heightened following the attack, and the central government has announced swift action. Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in Pahalgam to assess the situation. The Indian leadership has taken b measures at all levels in response to this attack. Here are 10 key developments:
1. PM Modi Returns from Saudi Arabia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to Delhi following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed 26 lives.
2. PM Modi Holds Meeting at Airport: Upon arriving at Delhi airport, PM Modi immediately held a brief meeting with the National Security Advisor, the Minister of External Affairs, and the Foreign Secretary to discuss the situation.
3. Amit Shah Visits Pahalgam: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Pahalgam, paying tribute to the victims and meeting with the bereaved families.
4. Rahul Gandhi Speaks with Amit Shah: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with Amit Shah and Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah to understand the situation following the Pahalgam attack.
5. Congress President Also Holds Discussions: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also spoke with Amit Shah, calling the attack a "heinous massacre" and demanding punishment for the perpetrators.
6. Nirmala Sitharaman Shortens Foreign Trip: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shortened her official trip to the US and Peru and is expected to return to India soon.
7. International Condemnation: US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack and expressed support for India.
8. Timing of the Pahalgam Attack: The attack occurred during the peak season for tourism and trekking in Pahalgam, a region known as "Mini Switzerland" for its deodar forests and mountains.
9. TRF Claims Responsibility: The Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliated group, The Resistance Front (TRF), claimed responsibility for the attack.
10. Identification of Victims: Local authorities identified all 26 victims by Wednesday morning. The victims included tourists from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
This attack has shaken the entire nation, and the government and security forces have responded swiftly. The government is determined to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice, and all related matters are being pursued with urgency.
