The bodies of soldiers killed in Pulwama terror attack were flown to Delhi's Palam Airport

The bodies of 40 soldiers of the CRPF, killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday have been brought to Delhi. Condemning the attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said those behind the terrorist attack in Pulwama will have to pay a "heavy price". "The terrorists...they have made a big mistake. You will have to pay a very heavy price...I assure everyone that the forces behind the attack...we will bring them to justice," PM Modi said in an address in Delhi after chairing a top level security meeting with senior ministers.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Srinagar on Friday and was seen carrying a coffin of a soldier's body. After the top level security meeting, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the government will initiate all possible diplomatic steps to ensure Pakistan's "complete isolation" and had withdrawn the Most Favoured Nation status from the country.

The devastating attack on the convoy of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Home Minister Rajnath Singh left for Srinagar after attending a meeting on Cabinet Committee on Security at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Along with Mr Singh, the meeting, chaired by PM Modi, was attended by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

A 12-member team of the National Investigation Agency or NIA will reach Pulwama today to assist the Jammu and Kashmir Police in forensic evaluation of the spot.

The Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack.

Here are the highlights on the developments after terrorist attack on CRPF convoy at Pulwama:

Feb 15, 2019 23:16 (IST) Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Pulwama attack

I'm extremely pained by this act of inhumanity perpetrated by terrorists. In this hour of grief, we must stand together as a nation. The united front put up by political parties and politicians across the spectrum is a sight of that. I'm extremely pained by this act of inhumanity perpetrated by terrorists. In this hour of grief, we must stand together as a nation. The united front put up by political parties and politicians across the spectrum is a sight of that.

Feb 15, 2019 22:49 (IST) Day after the Pulwama terror attack, Pakistan has summoned the Indian Deputy High Commisioner. Pakistan is protesting India's allegation of its role in the brutal Pulwama attack (news agency PTI)

Feb 15, 2019 20:42 (IST) Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Delhi's Palam airport to pay tributes to soldiers killed in the Pulwama terror attack



Feb 15, 2019 20:32 (IST) Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, Rahul Gandhi, Bipin Rawat and others at the Palam Airport



Feb 15, 2019 20:17 (IST) Congress President Rahul Gandhi pays respects to soldiers killed in Pulwama terror attack



Feb 15, 2019 20:12 (IST) Pulwama Terror Attack: 'Can You Blame Entire Nation?' Anger Over Navjot Sidhu's Pulwama Remark

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu today condemned the terror attack on soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday, the worst in decades. But the Punjab minister, a Congress leader, landed in a huge controversy as he questioned, without naming Pakistan, "Can an entire nation be blamed for a handful of people?" Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu today condemned the terror attack on soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday, the worst in decades. But the Punjab minister, a Congress leader, landed in a huge controversy as he questioned, without naming Pakistan, "Can an entire nation be blamed for a handful of people?"

Feb 15, 2019 19:53 (IST) Home Minister Rajnath Singh at Delhi's Palam Airport as bodies of soldiers arrive

Home Minister Rajnath Singh at Delhi's Palam Airport as bodies of soldiers arrive

Feb 15, 2019 18:46 (IST) Coffins of soldiers killed in Pulwama terror attack during the wreath laying ceremony at the CRPF camp in Budgam.

(PTI)

Coffins of soldiers killed in Pulwama terror attack during the wreath laying ceremony at the CRPF camp in Budgam.

Feb 15, 2019 18:35 (IST) India has also started meeting envoys of the United Nation P5 countries - which includes China - the Gulf, Japan and European nations to brief them about Pakistan's role in sponsoring terror, sources have told NDTV.

Feb 15, 2019 18:31 (IST) Representatives from Germany, Hungary, Italy, European Union, Canada, Britain, Russia, Israel, Australia and Japan have arrived at the Ministry of External Affairs, news agency ANI reports.

Feb 15, 2019 18:29 (IST) Chinese Foreign ministry statement on Pulwama terror attack



#Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson also spoke on the #Pulwama suicide attack today. pic.twitter.com/EdSUYWIlQk - Luo Zhaohui (@China_Amb_India) February 15, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 18:09 (IST) South Korea's reaction

It is our firm position that terrorism is a crime against humanity that cannot be justified under any circumstances and must be eradicated. We will continue to actively work with the international community to eradicate terrorism (news agency ANI)

Feb 15, 2019 17:43 (IST) School students in Amritsar and novice Buddhist monks in Bodhgaya pay tributes to the soldiers killed in Pulwama yesterday









(AFP)

Feb 15, 2019 17:35 (IST) Points that Rajnath Singh made during the press conference

We stand with the families of the jawans and have told every state government to help the families as much as possible.

We will achieve victory in our fight against terrorism and the entire country stands together. We will not allow terrorists who come from across the border to succeed

Those involved in terrorism are not only toying with the future of Jammu and Kashmir but also with the lives of young people

These elements also take money from Pakistan and the ISI, they will be exposed.

Feb 15, 2019 17:31 (IST) Rajnath Singh addresses a press conference on the Pulwama attack

Rajnath Singh addresses a press conference on the Pulwama attack

Feb 15, 2019 17:23 (IST) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's message after Pulwama attack

"We stand with you, the security forces and the people of India following this heinous terrorist attack. We send our condolences to the families of the victims"





Feb 15, 2019 16:33 (IST) A meeting of the Congress Core group over Pulwama attack is on at the UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's residence, news agency ANI reports.

Feb 15, 2019 16:08 (IST) Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswami has announced Rs 20 lakh for families of two soldiers from Tamil Nadu, killed in a blast in Kashmir's Pulwama yesterday.







Feb 15, 2019 15:59 (IST) The nation will not forget the supreme sacrifice of our brave jawans. Paid my last respects to the martyrs of Pulwama in Srinagar today. Their sacrifice will not go in vain, Home minister Rajnath Singh said.







Feb 15, 2019 15:54 (IST) Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria has been called to Delhi after the blast in Pulwama, news agency ANI reports

Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria has been called to Delhi after the blast in Pulwama, news agency ANI reports

Feb 15, 2019 15:52 (IST) Veteran leader LK Advani on Pulwama blast:

The barbaric terrorist attack yesterday on a CRPF convoy in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, in which nearly 40 jawans were martyred. It is an attack on India and a crime against humanity (news agency ANI)

Feb 15, 2019 15:45 (IST) PM Modi observes a two-minute silence for soldiers killed in the blast in Pulwama (PTI)

Feb 15, 2019 15:35 (IST) Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani condemns Pulwama attack

In a statement, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani strongly condemned the attack targeting CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir. "Afghanistan expresses sympathy and deep condolences to the Indian government and people, and the families of the soldiers who fell victim to the incident." (news agency ANI)

Feb 15, 2019 15:24 (IST) Home minister Rajnath Singh carries a coffin with a soldier's body

Feb 15, 2019 15:10 (IST)

Home Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to CRPF personnel killed in Pulwama attack. Home Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to CRPF personnel killed in Pulwama attack.

Feb 15, 2019 14:28 (IST) Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Srinagar.

Feb 15, 2019 14:18 (IST)

Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood seen leaving Ministry of External Affairs. He was summoned by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhal. Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood seen leaving Ministry of External Affairs. He was summoned by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhal.

Feb 15, 2019 14:11 (IST) My earnest appeal to @rajnathsingh ji to please issue directions to all state governments to take special care in areas/colleges/institutions where Kashmiris are residing/studying. They are soft targets in a surcharged atmosphere. - Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) February 15, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 14:09 (IST)

Bodies of CRPF personnel who lost their lives in Pulwama yesterday, at CRPF camp in Budgam.

Feb 15, 2019 13:58 (IST)

Curfew imposed in parts of Jammu after violent protests over Pulwama attack. Curfew imposed at Bus Stand, Nawabad,Bakshi Nagar,Peer Mitha,Pacca Danga,Channi Himmat,Janipur,Domana,and Bagh-E-Bahu areas, reports news agency ANI.

Feb 15, 2019 13:19 (IST) Stop using how's the Josh dialogue, concentrate on Kashmir: Sena To PM Modi

Shiv Sena has questioned the Centre on how it will avenge the loss of 40 CRPF personnel in Pulwama. "Government has been chest thumping over surgical strike and has been using dialogues from the film- Uri but my question is how will u take revenge from Pakistan," Sena MP Sanjay Raut said.





The Maharashtra-based party also advised PM Modi to concentrate on Jammu and Kashmir to bring the peace to the valley. "Stop using how's the Josh dialogue and I request PM Modi not to do politics for the next one month and concentrate on Kashmir, elections will come and go," he added. Shiv Sena has questioned the Centre on how it will avenge the loss of 40 CRPF personnel in Pulwama. "Government has been chest thumping over surgical strike and has been using dialogues from the film- Uri but my question is how will u take revenge from Pakistan," Sena MP Sanjay Raut said.

Feb 15, 2019 13:06 (IST) WE WILL NOT FORGET, WE WILL NOT FORGIVE:We salute our martyrs of Pulwama attack and stand with the families of our martyr brothers. This heinous attack will be avenged. pic.twitter.com/jRqKCcW7u8 - 🇮🇳CRPF🇮🇳 (@crpfindia) February 15, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 12:48 (IST) All you need to know about Pulwama suicide bomber Abdul Dar



According to police records, Addil Ahmad Dar, 22, was a school dropout from Gundibagh village in south Kashmir's Pulwama. He dropped out of class 12 in a local school in Gundibagh in March 2017.

He was given the name of Waqas commando by terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad. His village is barely 10 kilometres from the spot where his car, laden with explosives, rammed into a bus carrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.

He had joined the terror outfit last year in 2018.

Abdul Dar is the third local terrorist recruited by the Jaish-e-Mohammad for a big suicide attack.

Feb 15, 2019 12:34 (IST) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announces Rs 20 lakh compensation to the family of CRPF personnel Tilak Raj who lost his life in #PulwamaAttack yesterday. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/C4LPklahas - ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 12:32 (IST) NSA Ajit Doval has held discussions with all the security forces and agencies on the attack, news agency ANI reports.

Feb 15, 2019 12:28 (IST) PM Narendra Modi, BJP Cancel All Political Programmes



Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP have cancelled all political programmes they had planned today to campaign for the upcoming national election, after the terror attack in Kashmir in which over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on Thursday." Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP have cancelled all political programmes they had planned today to campaign for the upcoming national election, after the terror attack in Kashmir in which over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on Thursday."

Feb 15, 2019 12:23 (IST) The 12-member team from Delhi has reached Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 15, 2019 12:22 (IST) Arun Jaitley on steps taken after Pulwama attack



There is incontrovertible evidence of Pak hand in this incident

We'll try and force a consensus on international definition of terrorism

Security forces will ensure those who have indulged in this act have to pay a heavy price

(Home Minister) Rajnath Singh will have an all-party meeting tomorrow evening at the earliest

Feb 15, 2019 12:18 (IST) Dr Jasper Wieck, Charge d'Affaires of the German Embassy in India: Germany condemns terrorism in all forms. We are gravely shocked and deeply saddened. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. Germany stand with its strategic partner India. #PulwamaAttackpic.twitter.com/oKHjsuLewh - ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 11:57 (IST) Entire opposition stands iwith security forces and government: Rahul Gandhi









Rahul Gandhi:

This is a terrible tragedy. This type of violence done against our security forces is absolutely disgusting. The aim of terrorism is to divide this country and we are not going to be divided

The entire opposition will stand together with our jawans and our Government

Manmohan Singh:

As the Congress President put it, today is the day of mourning. Our country has lost close to 40 jawans of the armed forces. Our foremost duty is to convey to the families that we are with them

The Congress party stands in full support of our jawans and their families. We will do all that is necessary to keep this nation united

Feb 15, 2019 11:53 (IST) LIVE: Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President @RahulGandhi address media on terror attacks in Pulwama. https://t.co/R18I4ID44P - Congress (@INCIndia) February 15, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 11:43 (IST) Senior officials, including Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, DG CRPF RR Bhatnagar, Additional Director IB Arvind Kumar, are accompanying Home Minister Rajnath Singh to Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 15, 2019 11:41 (IST) "Our party strongly condemns it and offers deepest condolences to families of the soldiers who lost their lives. We appeal to the central government to find a lasting solution to this problem," says BSP chief Mayawati (ANI)



Updates here: https://t.co/0CI5ScHdUu#PulwamaAttackpic.twitter.com/SUUIYxiaG6 - NDTV (@ndtv) February 15, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 11:32 (IST) US has issued a travel advisory to its citizens asking them to reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism.

Feb 15, 2019 11:29 (IST) Pulwama Terror Attack On CRPF: Adil Ahmad Dar, Jaish-e-Mohammad Terrorist, Lived 10 km From Spot

Adil Ahmad Dar, the Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist behind the worst-ever terror attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, lived just 10 km from the spot where he rammed his car full of explosives into a security convoy, killing over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on Thursday." Adil Ahmad Dar, the Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist behind the worst-ever terror attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, lived just 10 km from the spot where he rammed his car full of explosives into a security convoy, killing over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on Thursday."

Feb 15, 2019 11:06 (IST) They will have to pay a very heavy price for their actions: PM



I know your blood boils looking at what has happened. They will have to pay a very heavy price for their actions.

India is together... India is united. Our unity will play a great factor in defeating our enemy.

Our neighbouring country feels that such dastardly acts will demoralize India, but India will emerge stronger.

Feb 15, 2019 10:52 (IST)

Ministry of External Affairs will initiate all possible diplomatic steps to ensure complete isolation from the international community of Pakistan

The most favored nation to Pakistan which was granted to Pakistan stands withdrawn



Rajnath Singh will be leaving for Srinagar with team of officials from agencies and MHA today

We will hold all-party meeting



Feb 15, 2019 10:48 (IST) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley brief media on the meeting on Cabinet Committee on Security.

Feb 15, 2019 10:24 (IST) NSG, NIA teams leave for J&K to join probe into Pulwama terror attack



Experts of anti-terror commando force the National Security Guard (NSG) and investigators of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) left for Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to join the probe into the terror attack in Pulwama in which at least 37 CRPF personnel were killed, officials said.

The decision to send the teams was taken in view of the high number of casualties in the worst terror strike in the state since the Uri attack in 2016.

Feb 15, 2019 10:20 (IST) 12 soldiers from UP killed in Pulwama, most from any state





Feb 15, 2019 09:52 (IST)

Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting at Prime Minister's residence. Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting at Prime Minister's residence.

Feb 15, 2019 09:43 (IST) Horrific, worst & biggest terror attack yesterday in Pulwana, Kashmir. Extremely saddened as our brave soldiers & CRPF personnel lost their lives & many were injured. My deepest condolences to those soldiers & their families who lost their lives & prayers for speedy recovery - Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) February 15, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 09:36 (IST) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Madhya Pradesh has been cancelled.

Feb 15, 2019 09:35 (IST)

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley have arrived at Prime Minister's residence for the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is also present. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley have arrived at Prime Minister's residence for the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is also present.

Feb 15, 2019 09:31 (IST)

The father of a CRPF Personnel who was killed in the attack in Pulwama has called for a befitting reply to Pakistan.

"I have sacrificed a son in Mother India's service, I will send my other son as well to fight, ready to give him up for Mother India, but Pakistan must be given a befitting reply," Ratan Thakur's father was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Feb 15, 2019 09:15 (IST) "Immediately End Support To Terror Groups": US To Pak



The White House asked Pakistan to immediately end "support" and "safe haven" to all terror groups as it strongly condemned the Pulwama terrorist attack.

"The United States calls on Pakistan to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil, whose only goal is to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a late night statement on Thursday.

"This attack only strengthens our resolve to bolster counterterrorism cooperation and coordination between the United States and India," she said in a strongly-worded statement issued by the White House.

Feb 15, 2019 09:12 (IST) Varanasi: Locals hold protest against Pakistan and terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar over the #PulwamaAttack. pic.twitter.com/fXqXuRue0F - ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 15, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 09:11 (IST) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has returned from Sweden. She will attend the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security at 9:15 AM.

Feb 15, 2019 09:06 (IST) Five worst terrorist attacks in Kashmir during NDA rule: Congress

The five worst terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir took place during NDA rule, Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said today.

Sad &terrible but true. The five worst ever attacks & deaths in #JK due 2 #terrorism have been during #BJP/NDA rule: 1/10/01 #jkassembly (38 died); 14/5/02 #kaluchak (34); 24/11/02 #Raghunathtemple Jammu (14); 18/9/16 #Uri (19) & now #Pulwama (42). Last were all brave jawans. - Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) February 15, 2019 He also tweeted on Jaish chief tweet Mazood Azhar: Escorting #MasoodAzhar out of Indian prison 2 #Afghanistan has cost India most dearly. If total deaths of innocents and brave jawans due to #Masoodmachinations were added up since last 19/20 years post his release, they Wld cross 200/250 if not more! - Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) February 15, 2019 The five worst terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir took place during NDA rule, Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said today.

Feb 15, 2019 08:48 (IST) Arun Jaitley to attend Cabinet Committee on Security



Arun Jaitley, who had passed on the charge of the Finance Ministry while receiving medical treatment in US, has resumed office. Mr Jaitley will attend a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security today to discuss the terror attack in Pulwama.

Mr Jaitley had said the terrorists will be given unforgettable lesson for their heinous act.

Attack on CRPF in #Pulwama, J&K is a cowardice & condemnable act of terrorists. Nation salutes martyred soldiers and we all stand united with families of martyrs. We pray for speedy recovery of the injured. Terrorists will be given unforgettable lesson for their heinous act. - Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) February 14, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 08:40 (IST) PM Modi has called a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) today to discuss the security situation in the state against the backdrop of the attack.

The meeting is expected to begin at 9:15 am.

Feb 15, 2019 08:38 (IST)

PM Modi had tweeted yesterday that the "sacrifices" of the security personnel will "not go in vain". Attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack. The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly. - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2019

Feb 15, 2019 08:24 (IST) Jaish had warned of a suicide attack in Kashmir just two days ago: Sources

Sources said the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad, which has claimed responsibility for the attack, had warned of a suicide attack in Kashmir just two days ago.

The mode of attack was indicated by a video they had uploaded online.

The video showed an attack in Afghanistan, wherein an explosive-laden vehicle used.

Feb 15, 2019 08:21 (IST) A Mahindra Scorpio SUV carrying 350 kg of explosives was used in the attack.

Home Ministry sources said that terrorists triggered the car bomb while 78 vehicles with over 2,500 CRPF men were on the Srinagar-Jammu highway. The stretch on which the incident occurred had been sanitized earlier in the morning, and authorities have termed it as a "serious breach" of security.

Feb 15, 2019 08:19 (IST) The injured have been moved to the army base hospital in Srinagar, 20 km from the attack site. Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack.