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Following the Pahalgam massacre, security forces in Kashmir have intensified their crackdown on terrorism, demolishing nine homes linked to active terrorists since Friday. Three more houses were destroyed overnight using explosives in shopian, Pulwama, and Bandipora districts.

Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified their crackdown on terrorism by demolishing the houses of three more active terrorists in Bandipora, Pulwama, and shopian districts. These actions bring the total number of demolitions to nine, targeting individuals involved in terror activities and linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, intelligence agencies have identified 14 local terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir, aged 20 to 40. These operatives, linked to Hizbul Mujahideen, LeT, and JeM, provide crucial support to Pakistani militants. Security forces have initiated joint operations in South Kashmir to disrupt terror support systems and prevent future attacks.

Security forces in Kashmir have intensified their crackdown on terrorism by demolishing six houses belonging to active terrorists in the past two days. The latest demolitions targeted residences linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives in Pulwama, shopian, Kulgam, and Kupwara districts.

Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of Md Mustak Ahmed for a pro-Pakistan Facebook post, following heightened security after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26. In Jammu and Kashmir, authorities demolished houses linked to suspects in shopian and Kulgam.

Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, authorities in shopian demolished the home of a suspected terrorist involved in the incident. Simultaneously, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC, prompting a response from Indian forces. The NIA has taken over the Pahalgam attack investigation, while Russia acknowledged North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine.

Pahalgam, once bustling, turned desolate after a terrorist attack in Baisaran meadow, leaving businesses shuttered and tourists fleeing. Locals offered support as shocked visitors sought refuge in restaurants, receiving free food and reassurance. Despite the tragedy, some tourists remained, expressing sympathy for the Kashmiri people and their commitment to safety.

Following the tragic terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir observed a widespread shutdown as a powerful display of solidarity against the violence. Protests erupted across the valley, led by figures like Mehbooba Mufti, with Kashmiris expressing shame and condemning the act as a betrayal of their values.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Donald Trump voiced concern over the India-Pakistan conflict, hoping for resolution. India retaliated by demolishing properties of suspected terrorists, while Pakistan threatened India over the Indus Waters Treaty suspension. In other news, MS Dhoni expressed frustration after a CSK loss, and Virginia Giuffre, known for her role in exposing Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide.

A tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, resulted in the death of 26 tourists. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference has called for a Kashmir Bandh on April 23 in response. Air India and IndiGo will operate additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday. These flights aim to facilitate passenger movement out of Kashmir.

PDP chairperson Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Uttar Pradesh CM for allegedly creating divisions between Hindus and Muslims. She warned this division could deteriorate the communal harmony, similar to Pakistan under Zia-ul-Haq. With Holi coinciding with Ramzan, leaders advised Muslims to stay indoors to avoid conflict.

Over 12 leaders of separatist oufit Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLD), including its chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik, were detained by police at Pampore on Sunday while they were on way to shopian town in south Kashmir where curfew was lifted after 10 days.

Clashes erupted in several parts of Kashmir following the recovery of two more bodies from Pahnoo village in shopian district on Monday, a day after an Army vehicle was attacked by terrorists.

shopian town in south Kashmir remained under curfew for the eighth consecutive day on Thursday following killing of five persons in CRPF firing in two separate incidents last week.

"Terrorists in District shopian fired indiscriminately on Police Station shopian. The attack was repulsed by alert jawans," a police spokesman said.

One unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter between the terrorists and the security forces that started in the Turkwangam area of Jammu and Kashmir's shopian district, said the police on Friday. "One terrorist killed. The operation is in progress. Further details shall follow," tweeted Jammu and Kashmir police.

Three cops were on Friday abducted and later killed by terrorists in shopian district. Meanwhile, clashes broke out between groups of youth and security forces during the CASO at Shermal in shopian, the official said. He said youth pelted stones on the security forces carrying out searches in the area.

"Terrorists misused mosques for terror attacks in Pampore on June 19, 2020, Sopore on July 1, 2020, and shopian on April 9, 2021. Public, Masjid Intizamia, civil societies and media should condemn such acts," he said.

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday said the process of disciplinary action against those found guilty of killing three young men from Rajouri in an alleged fake encounter in shopian should be transparent.

Normal life was disrupted in Kashmir Valley today due to a strike called by hardline Hurriyat Conference to protest the killing of five persons in CRPF firing in shopian, where curfew continued for the ninth consecutive day.

A terrorist was eliminated in an encounter with security forces in the Rawalpora area of Jammu and Kashmir's shopian on Sunday."The killed terrorist has been identified as Jahangir Ahmad Wani, a resident of Rakh Narapora of shopian affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba," the Jammu and Kashmir police said in a statement.

Three unidentified terrorists were eliminated in an encounter with security forces that started at the Turkwangam area of shopian on Tuesday morning, said a police official. The joint operation was launched by the police and the Army at the first light. As the security forces zeroed in on the terrorist hideout, the hiding terrorists fired on them triggering the encounter.

Three terror associates affiliated with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in the Badigam area of shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Friday.

An encounter between security forces and terrorists broke out on Friday morning in Jammu and Kashmir's shopian is underway, officials said. In the early hours, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Chotigam area of the shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the encounter in the Chotigam area of shopian district is currently underway. Police, Army, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials are on the spot, they said.