In Agra, members of the extremist Hindu group ‘Gau Raksha Dal’ opened fire on two Muslim brothers, killing one and injuring another while they were closing their family biryani shop. Gulfan Ali died on the spot, while Saif Ali was injured. In a video released the following day, two youths claiming to be members of the group confessed to the murder and threatened to kill 2,600 Muslims in retaliation for earlier incidents. Despite this, Agra police are framing the incident as a case of personal rivalry, although the group is known to have ties to the RSS.

Kashmiri students across India, including Punjab and Uttarakhand, are facing threats, harassment, and eviction from their homes. After an incident on April 22, Kashmiri student Asif Dar recounted being verbally abused and targeted due to his ethnicity. Across India, landlords are expelling Kashmiri tenants, and shopkeepers are refusing to serve them, with right-wing mobs targeting Muslim students.

Following Israel’s example in Gaza, Indian forces in Kashmir have begun demolishing Muslim homes under the pretext of fighting “suspected militants.” Over two days, seven homes were demolished. Since 1947, Indian forces have destroyed 110,498 structures in Kashmir.

Two houses belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba suspects Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh were destroyed in a blast in Kashmir on Thursday night.
Indian officials claim the two were involved in the Pehelgam attack, and that the explosion was caused by explosives stored inside their homes.
No immediate casualties have been reported. Thokar is considered one of the prime suspects, while Sheikh is also believed to be involved in planning the attack.

During an all-party meeting on Thursday, the BJP-led Indian government admitted to security lapses that led to the deadly Pehelgam attack.
Opposition leaders questioned the absence of central security forces and the delayed response time.
The government explained that local authorities had reopened the tourist zone of Baisaran without informing national security agencies.
While infrastructure challenges were cited as reasons for delayed deployment, opposition parties voiced support for further scrutiny of security protocols.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the Pahalgam attack during a phone call with Indian PM Narendra Modi, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families. India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, while Islamabad has rejected the allegations as a “false flag operation.”

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is “deeply concerned” over rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack. His spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, emphasized the need for maximum restraint and urged both countries to resolve issues through meaningful dialogue and mutual engagement.

Gunfire was exchanged between Indian and Pakistani forces along the Kashmir border, following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that has escalated diplomatic tensions between the two nations. According to the Indian Army, Pakistan initiated the firing at multiple locations along the Line of Control, prompting retaliation. No casualties have been reported so far. Both sides remain on high alert.

Following the deadly attack in Pehelgam that killed 26 people, Kashmiri students across India are facing harassment and threats. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his government is in touch with officials in affected states. Former CM Mehbooba Mufti reported contacting Home Minister Amit Shah, urging him to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students. Videos of student abuse have been widely circulated on social media.

In the wake of a deadly attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian authorities have detained at least 1,500 individuals as part of the ongoing investigation. The attackers, armed with automatic rifles, opened fire for about 20 minutes. They were identified as members of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba’s offshoot, the Kashmir Resistance Front. Security forces have also released sketches of the suspected assailants.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Bihar’s Madhubani, condemned the Pahalgam attack and vowed to identify and punish all terrorists and their supporters. Expressing the nation’s grief, he thanked global leaders and citizens who stood in solidarity with India during this difficult time.

Amid rising tensions, India has summoned the senior-most Pakistani diplomat stationed in New Delhi following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 people. The Indian government blamed the deteriorating security situation on Pakistan, signaling a worsening of diplomatic ties. In the aftermath of the attack, fierce gunfights broke out between Indian security forces and separatist militants in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. One Indian soldier was reported killed during a raid based on intelligence inputs.

A day after 26 tourists were killed in Pahalgam, a gunfight broke out in Kulgam between Indian forces and separatist fighters. Two men were shot dead while allegedly attempting to cross into India. Indian Express reports at least seven attackers were involved in the earlier massacre, four or five of whom reportedly spoke Urdu and may be Pakistani nationals. Pakistan denied any involvement, blaming local resentment and minority repression instead.

The Resistance Front (TRF), a Kashmir-based militant group, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, stating that the victims were undercover agents linked to Indian security forces, not tourists. “They were here under the guise of tourists to conduct reconnaissance. This is a warning not just for Delhi but for others collaborating with them,” the group declared.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the immediate closure of the Attari-Wagah border with Pakistan. Pakistanis with valid documents must return by May 1. India also suspended the Indus Water Treaty and revoked visa exemptions for Pakistanis. Islamabad’s defense envoys in New Delhi were declared persona non grata and ordered to leave within a week. The Pakistani High Commission staff will be reduced from 55 to 30 by May 1.