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Pahalgam terror attack: Outrage growing along with demands for action against Pakistan

Home Minister Amit Shah pays his last respects to those killed in Pahalgam terror attack in Srinagar, Kashmir, today.

Srinagar, April 23 (NVI) A day after the carnage by some terrorists in Pahalgam, outrage was growing across the country, leading to calls for revenge, with focus on Pakistan.

Investigation was picking pace and sketches of 3 terrorists and photographs of 4 terrorists were publicised today, implying that those responsible for the bloodshed of innocent tourists had been identified.

The sketches were prepared on the basis of eye witness accounts by the Forensic Team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) which immediately took over the probe after the killing of 27 tourists and one local person by the terrorists in Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam in South Kashmir.

Among the 4 terrorists, 2 are said to be locals and 2 Pakistanis, thus bringing our neighbouring country into the picture again.

As these details were trickling out, anger was increasing among the masses who want “revenge” by not only eliminating the terrorists who carried out the attacks but also their masters sitting across the border in Pakistan.

Amid this atmosphere, Prime Minister Narendar Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia and returned home this morning and immediately held a meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who rushed to Kashmir last night, today met victims of the terror attack in Srinagar and Anantnag and visited the site of the massacre in Pahalgam to understand how the incident took place.

He also laid wreath on the coffins of those killed in the attack and repeated that the culprits would not be spared.

Soon after Shah’s return to Delhi, a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was chaired by the Prime Minister and it was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Jaishankar, Doval, Misri and some other top officials.

Prior to the meeting, Rajnath Singh said the government will take all those steps which are necessary and appropriate.

“We will not only reach those who carried out this attack but even those who conspired against India while being behind the curtain…. Those responsible for this (terror) act will have to pay very soon and the nation will see it,” he said at an event in New Delhi. (NVI)

Pakistani terrorists kill 27 tourists, injure 12 in targeted attack in Kashmir

Site where terrorists struck in Pahalgam in Kashmir today. Body of a victim can also be seen in the picture.

Srinagar, April 22 (NVI) Suspected Pakistani terrorists today carried out a massacre in the scenic Pahalgam in Kashmir, killing at least 27 tourists and injuring 12 others.

The terrorists, numbering 4, struck in Baisaran area of Pahalgam at around lunch time when a large group of tourists, including women, were enjoying the beauty of the place, officials said.

While some were having snacks at an eatery, some others were just loitering when the terrorists arrived on the scene, according to eye witnesses.

The area where the terrorists struck is a trekking zone, away from the main Pahalgam town.

The tourists were from various parts of the country, including Delhi and Karnataka. They included some newly-married couples, possibly on honeymoon travel.

Among the dead was Manjunath from Shivamoga in Karnataka, who was on a vacation with his wife Pallavi and minor son.

“I think, it happened around 1.30 pm….Three to four people attacked us…. He (Manjunath) died on the spot, in front of my eyes… It still feels like a bad dream,” said a distraught Pallavi as she was trying to come to terms with the reality.

“I told them – kill me too. You’ve already killed my husband. One of them said, ‘I won’t kill you. Go tell this to Modi’,” she added.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a post on X, condemned the attack. “Kannadigas are among the victims of this shocking incident. Upon receiving the news, I convened an emergency meeting and reviewed the situation with the Chief Secretary and senior police officials. I have also spoken to the Resident Commissioner in Delhi,” he wrote.

“We are closely monitoring the developments. All necessary support will be extended. Please be assured, the Government of Karnataka stands firmly with those affected,” he wrote.

Considering the gravity of the attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah rushed to Kashmir to take stock of the situation after speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia from today.

Modi, while condemning the incident strongly, said that “those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice.. They will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger.”
In a post on X, he said all possible assistance is being provided to those affected.
Shah, earlier posted on X, that he had briefed the Prime Minister and held a meeting with the officials concerned via video conferencing.
As he left for Kashmir, he said “those involved in this dastardly act of terror will not be spared and we will come down heavily on the perpetrators with the harshest consequences.”
This is after over 23 years that terrorists have targeted non-Kashmiri visitors in Pahalgam, which is a renowned destination for tourists.  (NVI)

TTP claims to have killed 5 Pakistani soldiers

Special squad of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) undergoing training. (File Pic)

Peshawar, April 21(NVI) Under its ongoing Operation ‘Al-Khandaq’, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) tonight claimed to have killed at least 5 Pakistani soldiers and injured several others in attacks, including using Snipers.

Giving details of the operations carried out by TTP since last night, its spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said this afternoon, a soldier was killed in a sniper attack on the Warsak Nakai post in Tirah Shalubar area of ​​Bara district of Khyber province.

Another sniper attack was carried out on the Tandi Sar post in Bara district of Khyber province in the afternoon, in which an FC personnel was killed, he said.

One more sniper attack was carried out on Topo Sar located in Tirah Bhutan Sharif area of ​​Bara district of Khyber province this afternoon, in which an army soldier was killed, he said in statement to NVI.

A military personnel was injured in a sniper attack on the “Bush Picket” located in the Tapi area of ​​​​the Miranshah district of North Waziristan province at 9:30 am, the spokesman said.

The Baizai police station in the village of Mian Khan in the Katlang district of Mardan province was attacked with hand grenades and other weapons, with reports of loss of life and property, he said.

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan retaliated against a joint attack by the CTD and the police in the Mullakhel area of ​​​​the Mianwali district of the southern Punjab province, with reports of loss of life and property for the forces.

All the Mujahideen were safe in this operation, while the police fled from there, he said.

Yesterday, FC ambushed Mujahideen in Alakah Dela of Tiarza district of South Waziristan province. Mujahideen retaliated and killed two FC personnel and managed to escape safely.

BLA shows prowess days after Pakistan Army Chief’s blabbering

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters at some undisclosed location. File Pic.

Quetta, April 21 (NVI) Just days after Pakistan Army Chief General Asim made tall claims, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) carried out two operations on a single night in Balochistan which showed its prowess.

The freedom fighters of BLA conducted a blockade and captured a Post of the paramilitary Levies last night in separate operations.

In one operation, BLA freedom fighters conducted a blockade and carried out snap checks on the main highway between Turbat and Hoshap, its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said in a statement.

The fighters maintained control of the main highway for several hours, he said.

Meanwhile, another squad of freedom fighters captured Gwandh Saren Levies post in Hoshap and arrested the force’s personnel stationed there.

Fighters seized all weapons from post and levies personnel were later released, the spokesman said.

Baloch Liberation Army carried out these audacious operations just days after Pakistan Army Chief claimed that a few armed Baloch freedom fighters would not succeed in harming the Pakistani military. So, it’s a kind of embarrassment for the Pakistani military. (NVI)

TTP reaches out to ‘proud’ people of Pakistani Punjab for support against Army

Leaders of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) -- File Pic

Peshawar, April 16 (NVI) Aiming to extend its influence to Punjab Province of Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) today advised the “proud people” of the region that they should avoid being part of “so-called peace armies” or becoming “fuel for the conspiracies of the (Pakistan) Army”, which it described as a “corrupt and traitorous institution”.

In a statement, the Pakistani Taliban said, “For the past few days, conspiracies have been being hatched to form local peace committees under the patronage of the government in various areas of Punjab, especially Dera Ghazi Khan and Taunsa Sharif, in which some unscrupulous and self-serving elements of the ruling party of Punjab are at the forefront.”

The statement, issued by TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani, went on to add, “We want to convince the proud, religious and enlightened people of Punjab that the Pakistani army and government had earlier tried to make the Mujahideen and the people fight each other by forming peace committees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

“But thank God, the proud people there, by showing insight and independence, saved themselves from becoming the fuel of this war and thwarted the army’s heinous conspiracies.”

He said that after its “failure” in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan “government wants to play the same heinous game on the land of Punjab and is seeking to achieve its nefarious goals by pitting the people of Punjab against the Mujahideen.”

The spokesman underlined to the “conscious and loyal people of Punjab” that “our war and goals” also very clear.

“This war is not against your nation and people, but against the oppressive, corrupt and tyrannical military class that has been imposing itself on this country, which has been looting national resources for the past 77 years and is the biggest obstacle in the path of Islam and freedom,” he said.

“We strongly appeal to the proud people of Punjab that these army and security institutions, which consume more than 80 percent of the national treasury budget every year in the name of public safety, are actually these corrupt and traitorous institutions who want to push you into this war for their corruption and dominance so that you too can become fuel for this fire,” the spokesman said.

“Therefore, we request all the proud and religious nations to avoid becoming part of these so-called peace armies and becoming fuel for the conspiracies of the army,” he added.

“Our war is an intellectual and ideological battle, which is ongoing for the elimination of this oppressive system and oppressive army and the implementation of the Islamic system,” Khorasani said.

“We hope that you will keep yourself away from this temptation by maintaining the traditions of your history, protecting your honor, dignity and religion,” he concluded. (NVI)

Now, TTP to target business interests of Pakistani military to ‘break its back’

Fighters of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). File pic

Peshawar, April 16 (NVI) With an aim of “breaking the back” of the Pakistani Army, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) today ordered its cadres to destroy products manufactured in the military-run factories and burn down the vehicles transporting such stuff.

It was in January this year that the TTP had decided to target economic and commercial interests of the Pakistani military, considering these as their “real strength”. At that time, it had given shops and commercial units 2 months’ time to dispose off the stuff produced in military-run companies.

In a statement issued today, the TTP said it was 3 months and 10 days ago that the outfit had “formally announced that the target of our military and jihadi attacks would be the security institutions imposed on Pakistan and their supported elements.”

The statement issued by TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said the leadership of the outfit had taken that decision “since every citizen knows that the real source of power of Pakistan’s oppressive and oppressive army is its financial and commercial institutions.”

He said because of “these economic resources, this (Pakistan) army has been imposing its influence on the country and the nation for the past 77 years and has ruined the lives of every section of the nation.”

He said, “These same military institutions are behind every evil and corruption that has taken place in the beloved homeland.”

Accordingly, the leadership of TTP decided that in the future, along with security personnel, the commercial and economic institutions of the army will also be targeted “so that their backs can be broken economically and their evil can be eradicated”, he said.

Khorasani said since the two-month “grace period” given to the shopkeepers to sell the military products in their shops to avoid financial losses is over, the TTP has “ordered all Mujahideen to burn or otherwise destroy military products. Similarly, the vehicles transporting these products should also be set on fire.”

He said the “prominent business entities” run by the military are : NLC, FWO, Fauji Cement, Askari Bank, Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Askari Cement, Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF), Fauji Foundation, Fauji Foods, Askari Fuels and DHA. (NVI)

Balochistan: BRAS claims killing of 22 Pakistani soldiers

Representative picture of Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS) fighters

Quetta, April 15 (NVI) Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS), a conglomerate of various freedom-seeking Baloch armed groups, today claimed to have caused a huge setback to the occupying Pakistan military in Balochistan by killing 22 soldiers and injuring several others in two attacks.

In a statement, it said the BRAS freedom fighters also captured the main camp of the occupying army, whose many personnel were forced to flee.

During the clashes, 5 freedom fighters of ‘BRAS’ were martyred, said the statement issued by the organisation’s spokesman Baloch Khan.

The fighters of BRAS targeted the main camp of the occupying Pakistani Army in the Galangor area of Noshki district last night, Khan said.

He said the attack began at 9.30 pm (Pakistan time) and continued till 1 am, during which the freedom fighters were in control of a large part of the camp.

The BRAS fighters, using snipers, first eliminated enemy personnel stationed at the security posts and subsequently stormed the complex.

“Meanwhile, another squad of ‘BRAS’ fighters captured Levies and Customs posts and arrested the personnel, while another squad ambushed a convoy of vehicles arriving to assist the enemy army in the area and targeted it in a fierce attack,” the spokesman said.

As a result, one enemy army vehicle was completely destroyed and three more vehicles came under attack, he said.

Freedom fighters later released the Levies and Customs personnel, he said.

“A total of 17 personnel of the occupying Pakistani Army were eliminated and several injured in the attacks,” the spokesman said, adding the fighters seized the enemy army’s weapons and ammunition.

During the clearance of the main camp, two freedom fighters of Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar — Sangat Nazar Jan and Sangat Rauf — were martyred in clashes with the enemy army, the spokesman said.

Earlier, on April 9, he said, occupying Pakistani Army tried to advance on a side camp of Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar freedom fighters after a drone attack at Dadar in the Chamalang area of Barkhan.

“Freedom fighters, aware of the presence of drones in the area, dispersed into different groups as part of safety measures,” he said.

“In the second drone attack by the enemy army, Sangat Kabeer was martyred, while in the third drone attack by the enemy at a short distance, Sangat Chirag was martyred and Sangat Durra was injured.

“During this time, the enemy army attempted to advance with commandos who arrived via helicopters.

“Despite being injured, Sangat Durra eliminated at least 5 enemy personnel and injured many more. When the bullets ran out, following the philosophy of the last bullet, he attained the status of martyrdom,” the spokesman said.

“The sacrifices and attacks of Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar freedom fighters are a clear message of Baloch national liberation. These warriors not only demonstrated bravery against the enemy army but also proved that the Baloch nation will not back down from its struggle for liberation,” Baloch Khan said.

Balochistan: BLA seizes paramilitary station for hours, holds personnel captive

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters at some undisclosed location. File Pic.

Quetta, April 14 (NVI): In an embarrassing message to the occupying Pakistani State, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) freedom fighters captured a paramilitary force station in Kharan in Balochistan, briefly held captive all the 10 personnel present there and confiscated all the weapons.

The operation was carried out during the intervening night of April 12 and 13, with the fighters surrounding the station in Maskan Kalat area of Kharan at around 1 AM (Pakistan Time), according to BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch.

“During this operation, 10 personnel present in the Levies station were arrested and all the weapons and military equipment were seized,” he said.

The seized weapons included 13 Kalashnikovs and other military equipment, he said.

Later, freedom fighters released these personnel as they were not involved in any national crime, the spokesman said.

“After the operation, BLA freedom fighters patrolled the area to engage with possible retaliation from the state forces and demonstrate presence,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

The Levies force mainly comprises local Baloch people and the Baloch fighters usually do not harm them unless found to be involved in any kind of atrocity against the Baloch people.

The spokesman indicated that the operation was carried out mainly to send out a message to the Pakistani regime, whose aim is to “pit the personnel of the local Levies and police forces against Baloch nation and make them agents of state oppression”.

“A few days ago, a meeting chaired by DIG of Rakhshan Division said that if any Baloch youth is found to be associated with Baloch militant organizations, police and Levies Force should be ordered to shoot such individuals on the spot. This conspiracy is an attempt to create tension between the local forces and the Baloch people,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

“Since most of the personnel in Levies and police forces are local Baloch, they do not face direct confrontation from our organization. However, if these personnel are found to be involved in state aggression and violence and involved in atrocities against the Baloch people, they will also be directly targeted,” the spokesman said.

“All such elements who participate in the oppression of the State even if they are Baloch, will not be spared because they will be considered collaborators in the state’s aggression against their land and nation,” he warned. (NVI)

Mass rallies held across Balochistan to demand release of Mahrang Baloch

One of the rallies held in Balochistan to demand immediate release of top activist Mahrang Baloch.

Quetta, April 14 (NVI): Most parts of Pakistan-occupied Balochistan, except the capital Quetta, witnessed mass rallies yesterday to demand immediate release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr Mahrang Baloch and other leaders who have been illegally detained by the Pakistani forces.

Dr Mahrang Baloch and other top leaders of the BYC were illegally picked up by the Pakistani forces over 3 weeks back when they were staging a protest in Quetta against the illegal detention and killing of some youth recently.

BYC had given a call for organising rallies and demonstrations in 20 towns and cities, including Quetta, but the protest programme in the capital of Balochistan was foiled by the Pakistani forces who were deployed in large numbers.

However, rallies and demonstrations took place in other major towns and cities like Gwadar, Turbat, Noshki, Kalat, Mastung, Khuzdar and several others places.

The participants, carrying placards and banners with written demands, marched down the major streets of these towns and cities.

The protesters chanted slogans against Pakistan and demaned release of Dr Mahrang and others.

The common theme in these protests was that “Pakistan is a terrorist State” and it is indulging in all kinds of atrocities in occupied Balochistan, where mothers have lost their sons, wives have lost their husbands, sisters have lost their brothers and children have lost their fathers because of oppression by Pakistan. (NVI)

TTP has access to advanced Javelin missiles, say some reports

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadre in specialised gear. File pic released by TTP

Peshawar, April 14 (NVI): Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is engaged in an all-out war against the Pakistani military, has gained access to highly-advance US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, according to some Pakistani media outlets.

Possession of these missiles,  if these media reports are to be believed, will give a huge advantage to the TTP fighters in the ongoing war aimed at establishing Sharia laws in Pakistan.

These missiles can be used against not only the tanks and military outposts but even the helicopters.

Known for their ‘fire-and-forget’ targeting system, the Javelin missiles automatically lock onto and striking their targets.

The TTP cadres, believed to be thousands in numbers, have already spread out wide and deep across Pashtun-dominated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan under the ‘Operation Al-Khandaq’ or the Spring Offensive launched last month.

The TTP-related social media handles regularly post videos showing its cadres, including in commando fighting gears and carrying modern weapons, carrying out patrolling in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to send out a message that the writ of that Pakistan State is fast declining in the region.

Under the ‘Operation Al-Khandaq’, the TTP regularly carries out attacks at the Pakistani military, its assets and affiliates, causing human and material losses to the State.

In its latest update, the TTP said it carried out a number of attacks, including sniper firing, at Pakistani military personnel and assets over the last two days, and killed at least 6 soldiers and some other casualties regarding which details were not known.

Giving a break-up of its operations, TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said the Pakistani Taliban attacked the ‘Wat Khora’ military post in Boya Hamzoni of North Waziristan district using a sniper at around 11 pm (Pakistan Standard Time) yesterday.

At least 2 military personnel were killed and a security camera was damaged in the attack, he said.

Earlier in the day, 3 military personnel were killed in Taliban sniper attacks on military personnel who were coming for an operation in the Tirah Darbar area of ​​Bara district of Khyber province, the spokesman said.

Several vehicles and a security camera were also damaged.

One military official was killed in a sniper attack on the Zangi post located in the Tirah Maidan area of ​​Bara district of Khyber province early yesterday morning, he said.

At around 5 pm yesterday, the Taliban attacked the Spelga Qala in Miranshah of North Waziristan district, using a Grenade Launcher, he said, adding there were casualties among the soldiers.

A day earlier, a surveillance camera was targeted in a Taliban sniper attack in Sararogha district of South Waziristan province, he said.

On the same day, the Pakistani Taliban carried out two mine blasts on military officials on the Loni and Bacha Abad roads of Kalachi district of DI Khan province, in which casualties were reported, he said.

The Taliban ambushed an army foot patrol party on the Loni road of Kalachi district of DI Khan province, in which several officials were killed and injured, the spokesman said.

An army and intelligence agency official was killed in a Taliban attack in Tangi Loi Kali area of ​​Salarzo district of Bajaur province on Saturday, he said. (NVI)

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