Sat Apr 26 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Denies Involvement in Pulwama-like Attack as India Steps Up Security Measures
**Srinagar/New Delhi, India –** A deadly terrorist attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, has sparked heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The attack, which killed several people including a Nepali citizen, has prompted a swift and multifaceted response from India, while Pakistan denies any involvement.
Indian authorities have reported that at least six terrorist hideouts have been demolished in counter-terrorism operations across Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, over 500 suspected illegal immigrants, mostly Bangladeshi nationals, were apprehended in Gujarat following a nationwide crackdown ordered by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated his willingness to participate in an impartial investigation into the attack, asserting that Pakistan is being unfairly blamed. However, this statement comes amid reports of continued cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC), with both Indian and Pakistani forces exchanging fire for a second consecutive day. No casualties were reported in these exchanges.
The terrorist group The Resistance Front (TRF), initially claiming responsibility for the attack, later retracted their statement, alleging their digital platforms were hacked. This claim has been met with skepticism by Indian authorities, who have indicated they possess technical intelligence linking the attack to Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly briefed 13 world leaders on the attack, highlighting India’s intelligence suggesting Pakistani involvement. The matter was also discussed at a meeting with 30 diplomats in Delhi.
The attack has also fueled anti-Pakistan protests internationally. Demonstrations took place outside the Pakistani High Commission in London, where a senior Pakistani military officer reportedly made threatening gestures towards protesters. Furthermore, protests also occurred outside the Pakistani embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, due to the death of a Nepali citizen in the attack. An investigation by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Jharkhand is also underway, exploring potential links between the attack and the state.
US President Donald Trump commented on the escalating situation, expressing his familiarity with the leaders of both nations and acknowledging the long-standing Kashmir conflict. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto delivered an inflammatory speech, vowing to defend Pakistan’s rights to the Indus River.
The ongoing investigation into the attack is focusing on the methods employed, with reports suggesting similarities to tactics used by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. NIA sources have revealed that three senior Hamas commanders have been operating from Pakistan for the past six months, potentially playing a role in planning the attack. Initial reports suggest the attackers wore army camouflage and used sophisticated weaponry.
The incident has also impacted tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, with a significant number of tourists departing from Srinagar airport. India has also tightened border security, with restrictions placed on border crossings. The incident has underscored the ongoing volatility in the region and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play.
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