Pulwama attack: All-party meeting passes resolution condemning terror act

Prayers and condolences came from across the country for these brave soldiers as their bereaved wept openly.

Background

Pulwama terror attack: As the nation mourns over the loss of as many as 40 CRPF jawans in the deadliest ever terror strike against security forces an all-party meeting today be conducted in Lok Sabha. Earlier, the mortal remains of the brave-hearts were brought down to the national capital on Friday. Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday detained seven persons in connection with the deadly terror attack. The youths were detained from Pulwama and Awantipora during the night on suspicion of links with the planning of the suicide attack,With folded hands and head bowed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked around 40 coffins draped in tricolour paying last respects to soldiers killed in the Pulwama terror attack. The bodies of the slain troopers reached Delhi's Palam air force area in a special Indian Air Force (IAF) plane in the evening. The bodies were received by Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Not just political leaders but the loss of so many jawans while on duty has left tears in eyes and anger in hearts of people across the country. Prayers and condolences came from across the country for these brave soldiers as their bereaved wept openly.PM Modi, while expressing grief on this cowardly attack by terrorists, warned those responsible for the Pulwama terror attack would pay a ‘very heavy price’ and had made a ‘big mistake’. With immense rage and anger within, PM Modi today declared that the security forces had been given a free hand to act against the terror attack and give a befitting reply. As an immediate response, India has also revoked Most Favoured Nation (MNF) status to Pakistan after the killing of 40 CRPF jawans. Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status is given to a trade partner to ensure non-discriminatory trade between the two countries. India granted MFN status to Pakistan in 1996. After the withdrawal of MNF status to Pakistan, both the countries would not have any trade ties. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), too, have initiated all possible diplomatic steps which are to be taken to ensure complete isolation of Pakistan in the international community. India held a briefing for envoys of 25 countries, including from P5 nations -- US, China, Russia, the UK and France -- to highlight Pakistan's role in using terrorism as an instrument of state policy.

16/02/2019 14:44:49

Delhi: Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria leaves from Ministry of External Affairs after consultatio… https://t.co/O8mr21wNlw

16/02/2019 13:20:45

The resolution passed at the all-party meeting: We strongly condemn the dastardly terror act of 14th February at Pu… https://t.co/DcB6qoPhMd

16/02/2019 13:20:34

The resolution passed at the all-party meeting: We strongly condemn the dastardly terror act of 14th February at Pulwama in J&K in which lives of 40 brave jawans of CRPF were lost.

16/02/2019 13:11:12

Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress after all-party meeting: We stand with the govt for unity & security of the nation and s… https://t.co/WmcXm3j72m

16/02/2019 13:10:56

All-party meeting in Parliament ends

16/02/2019 13:10:37

Mamata Tweets: Today at 4 pm we will assemble at Hazra More and from there we will take part in a candle rally upto Gandhi statue. We express our solidarity with our jawans, countrymen and united India. At this hour, we are all together.

16/02/2019 13:10:00

Today at 4 pm we will assemble at Hazra More and from there we will take part in a candle rally upto Gandhi statue.… https://t.co/BK29FiKdAE

16/02/2019 12:11:52

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Yavatmal, Maharashtra: Terror organisations who have committed this crime, no matter how much they try to hide, they will be punished. Security forces have been given full freedom.

16/02/2019 13:05:03

Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress after all-party meeting: We stand with the govt for unity & security of the nation and security forces. Be it Kashmir or any other part of the nation, Congress party gives its full support to the govt in the fight against terrorism.

16/02/2019 12:11:41

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Yavatmal, Maharashtra: I know that we are all in immense pain after what happend in Pulwama, I understand your anger. Two sons from Maharashtra lost their lives in the attack, their sacrifice won’t go in vain.

16/02/2019 11:52:53

LIVE: PM Modi addresses rally in Yavatmal, #Maharashtra
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16/02/2019 11:31:15

Delhi: All party meeting called by central govt. underway at the Parliament. #PulwamaAttack https://t.co/OqeqgzteE1

16/02/2019 11:23:53

Indian National Lok Dal leader Abhay Singh Chautala cancels his visit to Lahore, Pakistan in the light of Pulwama Attack. Delhi's Patiala House Court had yesterday allowed him to travel to Lahore for a personal visit. He is an accused in a disproportionate assets case.

16/02/2019 11:24:29

Jammu & Kashmir: A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) reaches the site of Pulwama Attack for further investigation.

16/02/2019 11:14:07

All-party meeting beings in Parliament library about the Pulwama terror attack and security situation in Kashmir.

16/02/2019 10:34:52

Ahead to all-party meeting, Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba reaches Home Minister Rajnath Singh's house.

16/02/2019 10:30:46

48 Countries and groupings have so far condemned the attack. These are US, Germany, Russia, France, China, EU, Australia, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Iran, Bahrain, Indonesia, Singapore, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Turkey, UK, Romania, Estonia, Lebanon, Portugal, Belgium, Finland, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UN, Dominican Republic, Canada, Mexico, Seychelles, Greece, South Korea, Croatia, Israel, Japan, Andorra, Netherlands, Tajikistan, SCO, Bulgaria.

16/02/2019 10:22:21

Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav pay tribute to Constable Ratan Kumar Thakur and Head Constable… https://t.co/g6UYs2GSyA

16/02/2019 10:22:10

Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav pay tribute to Constable Ratan Kumar Thakur and Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha of CRPF who lost their lives in Pulwama Attack.

16/02/2019 09:33:37

Indian High Commissioner for Pakistan Ajay Basaria reaches Delhi. Basaria was called back after Pulwama terror attack.

16/02/2019 08:53:07

Internet services have been suspended across Kashmir on Saturday as a precautionary measure.

16/02/2019 08:48:04

Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner on curfew imposed in areas of Jammu: The curfew was imposed in the city area of Jammu as it was the area where most of the incidents occurred. We will assess the situation in the morning and decide whether to lift the curfew or not.

16/02/2019 08:13:44

High-grade RDX explosive, weighing about 80 kilogram, was used in a suicide attack on a CRPF bus that killed 40 security personnel in one of the deadliest terror strikes on security forces in the Kashmir Valley in three decades.

16/02/2019 08:10:33

An all-party meeting will be held today to brief political parties on the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed, officials said. The meeting has been convened by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and invitations have been extended to all major political parties. The parties will be briefed about the attack in Pulwama and the steps being taken by the government so far.

16/02/2019 07:59:36

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday detained seven persons in connection with the deadly terror attack that left 40 CRPF personnel dead near Awantipora. The youths were detained from Pulwama and Awantipora during the night on suspicion of links with the planning of the suicide attack, the first of its kind in which a terrorist of Jaish-e-Mohammed detonated an explosive-laden vehicle near a CRPF bus.