NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly held a special one-day session today in Jammu in response to the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people. The session was summoned by the Lieutenant Governor on the recommendation of chief minister Omar Abdullah ’s council of ministers.
The attack, which targeted innocent tourists, has sent shockwaves across India, with the government stepping up measures against misinformation banning of Pakistani YouTube channels for "false and misleading narratives against India, its Army and security agencies in the backdrop of the tragic Pahalgam terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir".
Here are the top developments:
Jammu and Kashmir assembly holds special session
The special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, was scheduled for 10.30 am today, will officially include an obituary reference to the victims of the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather led the proceedings, following a summon issued under Section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Government bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels
On the recommendations of the ministry of home affairs, India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including Dawn News, Geo News, Ary News and Samaa TV. The channels were accused of spreading provocative and misleading content against India, particularly targeting its Army and security agencies in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. The government also objected to BBC describing the Pahalgam attackers as "militants" instead of "terrorists", and warned that their coverage would be closely monitored.
Defence minister to meet Prime Minister Modi
According to television reports, defence minister Rajnath Singh and national security advisor Ajit Doval are expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at 11 am to discuss security measures following the attack.
US calls for responsible action
The United States has urged India and Pakistan to seek a “responsible solution” amidst rising tensions. A State Department spokesperson reaffirmed support for India and condemned the Pahalgam attack.
The attack, which targeted innocent tourists, has sent shockwaves across India, with the government stepping up measures against misinformation banning of Pakistani YouTube channels for "false and misleading narratives against India, its Army and security agencies in the backdrop of the tragic Pahalgam terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir".
Here are the top developments:
Jammu and Kashmir assembly holds special session
The special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, was scheduled for 10.30 am today, will officially include an obituary reference to the victims of the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather led the proceedings, following a summon issued under Section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Government bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels
On the recommendations of the ministry of home affairs, India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including Dawn News, Geo News, Ary News and Samaa TV. The channels were accused of spreading provocative and misleading content against India, particularly targeting its Army and security agencies in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. The government also objected to BBC describing the Pahalgam attackers as "militants" instead of "terrorists", and warned that their coverage would be closely monitored.
Defence minister to meet Prime Minister Modi
According to television reports, defence minister Rajnath Singh and national security advisor Ajit Doval are expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at 11 am to discuss security measures following the attack.
US calls for responsible action
The United States has urged India and Pakistan to seek a “responsible solution” amidst rising tensions. A State Department spokesperson reaffirmed support for India and condemned the Pahalgam attack.
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