Pulwama terror attack: Curfew continues in Jammu; NIA, forensic experts collect samples from blast site

The banned terrorist organization, allegedly backed by Pakistan, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has claimed responsibility for the attack in the Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah has expressed disappointment over a resolution passed in an all-party meeting in Delhi for not including in it an appeal to maintain calm in the wake of violence in Jammu and tension in other states over the Pulwama terror attack.

Kashmiri youth booked for 'derogatory' post on Pulwama attack

A Kashmiri youth was booked today for allegedly posting derogatory remarks on a social networking site in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, police said.
Following a complaint by Vishwa Hindu Parishad office bearer Girish Bharadwaj, a case was registered on Friday against Abid Malik under relevant sections of the IPC and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967, for a post he wrote on Facebook.
The youth allegedly shared some images posted by a news channel after the attack and captioned it 'The real surgical attack' on his Facebook page, police said. 

"Understand the pain & (and) anguish. But we must (must not) allow such mischievous elements to use this as an excuse to persecute/harass people from J&K. Why should they suffer for somebody else's action? We need to be united instead of letting people exploit our fears.": Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti

RAW chief AK Dhasmana, Additional Director IB Arvind Kumar, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and NSA Ajit Doval have arrived at the residence of Home Minister Rajnath Singh to attend a high-level meeting, reports ANI to read more...