In a major operation, the Indian Army has destroyed a terrorist hideout in Kupwara, recovering a cache of weapons including five AK-47 rifles. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the army launched a special search operation in the Sedori Nala forest area, which is still underway.
Intelligence agencies have released a list of 14 terrorists, reportedly targeting individuals aiding Pakistan-backed militants within India. Efforts are also ongoing to identify and neutralize local militants.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has imposed restrictions on real-time broadcasting of security operations. Media outlets have been instructed to avoid live coverage of defense activities and troop movements and have been warned against sharing visuals on social media. The ministry stated that these steps are being taken in the interest of national security, citing past instances like the Kandahar hijacking, the Kargil War, and the Mumbai terror attacks where uncontrolled reporting had serious repercussions.
On another front, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is ready for an impartial investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack. He asserted that Pakistan has nothing to hide on the matter and emphasized that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to protect its sovereignty. Speaking at a ceremony at the military academy in Abbottabad, Sharif warned against politicizing disasters and added that if India suspends the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan would respond using its military forces.
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India Cancels Visas Issued to Pakistani Nationals
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the cancellation of all valid visas issued to Pakistani nationals. Pakistani citizens currently in India holding these visas have been instructed to leave the country. However, individuals holding authorized Long-Term Visas (LTVs), diplomatic, and official visas are permitted to stay.
Pakistani nationals holding medical visas have been granted an extension until midnight of April 29, 2025. After that, they will not be allowed to remain in India. Additionally, the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari in Punjab has been closed. The Ministry has stated that Pakistani nationals can cross the border through the Attari ICP until April 30, 2025.
