Sat Apr 26 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Offers to Cooperate in Pulwama-Style Attack Probe Amidst Rising Tensions

**Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir & Multiple Locations –** Following a deadly terrorist attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed numerous people, including a Nepali citizen, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated his willingness to participate in any impartial investigation into the attack, while simultaneously denying Pakistan’s involvement and accusing India of unfairly blaming his country. This statement comes as Pakistan’s army engaged in a second consecutive day of cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC), met with retaliatory fire from Indian forces. No casualties have been reported in the exchange.

Meanwhile, India has intensified counter-terrorism operations. Six houses belonging to suspected terrorists have been demolished in various districts across Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, over 1,000 suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been arrested in Gujarat following a state-wide crackdown. These actions are in line with Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent appeal to Chief Ministers to identify and deport illegal immigrants.

Further investigation into the Pulwama attack is ongoing. The Kashmir Resistance Front (TRF), which initially claimed responsibility, has since retracted their statement, alleging their digital platforms were hacked. Indian authorities maintain their assertion that Pakistan was involved. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has briefed 13 world leaders on the attack, providing technical evidence to support these claims. This information was also shared with 30 diplomats in Delhi. The United States, while expressing concern over the attack, called for a resolution to the long-standing Kashmir conflict.

In response to the attack, protests have taken place in various global cities, including Melbourne, London, and Kathmandu. In London, a senior Pakistani military officer allegedly threatened Indian protesters. Indian authorities have also launched investigations into potential links to the attack in Jharkhand, arresting several suspects. Assam has also taken action against individuals supporting or justifying the attack.

The situation remains tense, with continued counter-terrorism operations across Jammu and Kashmir resulting in several encounters with militants and the discovery of a weapons cache. The impact of the attack is also being felt on tourism in the region, with thousands of tourists leaving Srinagar airport. Reports suggest that Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed may have been involved in planning the attack, and the involvement of Hamas is also being investigated.

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