Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, the Jammu and Kashmir government has shut approximately 50 tourist destinations and trekking trails across the Valley due to inadequate security presence. Closed sites include Gurez Valley, Verinag, Bangus Valley, Yusmarg, Dodapathri, Kousarnag, and the Kaman post in Uri. In Srinagar, tourists are now barred from visiting the historic Jamia Masjid. While major destinations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam remain open, certain areas within them are restricted. Authorities have established checkpoints to prevent tourist access beyond designated zones, prioritizing safety amid heightened security concerns. (PC: Travelsetu & WanderOn)

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that individuals defending Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack are under scrutiny. Among those arrested are AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam, a police constable, a journalist, and a medical student. The arrests, made under UAPA, IT Act, and CrPC, were based on social media posts advocating armed struggle. Sarma emphasized that only those with violent intents were targeted and noted support from the Muslim community for the arrests. He reiterated Assam's zero-tolerance policy towards any pro-Pakistan sentiments linked to terrorism. The state continues its crackdown on individuals promoting anti-national sentiments, with further arrests anticipated. (PC: Instagram)

A tourist has shared chilling details of the April 22 terror attack at Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam, where 26 people were killed. Rishi Bhatt, who was on a zipline ride at the time, recalled: "When I took the zipline, one person said Allahu Akbar and moved his head left and right, and then the firing started." Eyewitnesses said terrorists checked victims' religion before shooting, forcing some to recite the 'kalma.' Over 100 tourists were present as chaos unfolded. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has picked up the zipline operator for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the massacre. (PC: News18)

A 23-year-old man was assaulted and threatened on a Bhopal-Indore passenger train after watching a reel about the Pahalgam terror attack. On April 27, two unidentified men verbally abused the victim, making offensive remarks about India and the Constitution. They even attempted to throw him off the moving train. Following the incident, the victim reported the assault to the government railway police (GRP), leading to the registration of a case. GRP is investigating the attack using CCTV footage to identify the suspects. (PC: TOI, AI Image)

A Delhi court on Monday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 12 more days of custody for 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana. Produced amid tight security before Special NIA Judge Chander Jit Singh after completing his previous 18-day remand, Rana will now be interrogated further to piece together the 17-year-old conspiracy. The court directed that Rana undergo a medical examination every 24 hours and allowed meetings with his lawyer every alternate day. The NIA plans to take Rana to various locations crucial to the investigation. Rana’s representation is being handled by Delhi Legal Services Authority advocate Piyush Sachdeva.

In Uttar Pradesh, authorities have removed at least 20 mosques and madrasas within 15 km of the India-Nepal border as part of an anti-encroachment drive targeting government land. The action spanned Bahraich, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Maharajganj, Balrampur, and Lakhimpur Kheri districts under Section 67 of the Revenue Code. In Shravasti, 17 unrecognized madrasas faced action, while demolitions also took place in Siddharthnagar and Lakhimpur Kheri. Bahraich officials reported clearing 89 encroachments. In Maharajganj, cases are pending or ongoing, and in Balrampur, eviction actions continue. Officials emphasized that, at some sites, no religious or educational structures were involved. (PC: Vecteezy)

The Indian government has formally objected to BBC's terminology in its coverage of the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people were killed. The Centre criticized BBC for using "militants" instead of "terrorists" and warned it would monitor future reports. Additionally, India banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including Dawn News and Geo News, accusing them of spreading provocative misinformation targeting India, its army, and security forces following the attack. The bans were recommended by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Furthermore, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, shut the Attari land border, and expelled Pakistani military attachés in response to the attack. (PC: The Indian Express & Daily Excelsior)

Kashmir’s politicians, including Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, have urged the Centre to stop punishing innocent civilians after explosions destroyed homes of militants’ families, causing collateral damage to surrounding houses. Locals blame security forces, though no official confirmation has been given. The blasts, seen as adopting Israeli tactics, began Thursday night after the Pahalgam massacre. Hundreds have been detained. Politicians initially stayed silent but now warn that alienating innocents aids terrorist goals. Mehdi and Mattu questioned the effectiveness of such actions, emphasizing that the real sufferers are ordinary Kashmiris. The call is clear: distinguish militants from civilians to prevent worsening Kashmir’s fragile social fabric. (PC: Moneycontrol & Al Jazeera)

Pakistan violated the ceasefire for the fourth consecutive day along the Line of Control (LoC), prompting swift and effective retaliation from Indian troops, according to the Indian Army. Overnight firing was reported across Kupwara and Poonch districts. The situation remains tense following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people. India has intensified security operations, demolishing homes of suspected terrorists and taking strong diplomatic actions. Pakistan responded by suspending the Shimla Agreement and closing its airspace to Indian carriers. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged decisive action against terrorism while cautioning against harming innocent civilians. (PC: Hindustan Times)

In a major breakthrough, investigators have identified three local handlers involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. Adil Hussain Thoker, a private school teacher; Adnan Shafi Dar, a third-semester BA student; and Ahsan Ul Haq Sheikh, a BA student, are suspected of aiding foreign terrorists. Linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and its shadow group The Resistance Front (TRF), the trio reportedly facilitated the assault. Thoker has a history with Hizbul Mujahideen and training in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The incident has intensified India's crackdown on terror networks operating in Kashmir, as investigations and counter-operations continue.