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Live: Amarnath Yatra Terror Attack - 'We Will Be Back,' Say Pilgrims
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Updated : July 11, 2017 11:40 pm IST
A bus carrying Amarnath yatris, reportedly not a part of the main yatra convoy, was attacked on Monday by terrorists, killing seven pilgrims and injuring 20 others. The attack took place at Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district at 8:20 pm. There is high-security on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur and internet services have been snapped. The bus that was fired on was registered in Gujarat. Police sources said that it had violated the rules of the pilgrimage which bans buses from travelling on a highway after 7 pm for security reasons. The bus was also reportedly not part of the official tour for the Yatra which means that it was not given the customary police protection.
Jul 11, 2017 22:32 (IST)
Perpetrators Of Attack Stand Exposed Before People: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
The Amarnath yatra is a symbol of Jammu and Kashmir's composite culture and the perpetrators of the attack on pilgrims stand exposed before the people of the state, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh said today, news agency PTI reported. "This yatra itself is a symbol of Kashmir's composite tradition. This is a yatra where people of one faith undertake the pilgrimage and the people of the other faith act as hosts. I think this is one of the most distinct examples," Mr Singh said.
The Amarnath yatra is a symbol of Jammu and Kashmir's composite culture and the perpetrators of the attack on pilgrims stand exposed before the people of the state, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh said today, news agency PTI reported. "This yatra itself is a symbol of Kashmir's composite tradition. This is a yatra where people of one faith undertake the pilgrimage and the people of the other faith act as hosts. I think this is one of the most distinct examples," Mr Singh said.
Jul 11, 2017 22:04 (IST)
There Was No Security Lapse: Ram Madhav
BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav today ruled out security lapse behind the attack on Amarnath yatra pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir, news agency IANS reported. "There has been no lapse, adequate security has been provided. The yatra had been peaceful for the last 15 days," Mr Madhav said. He said the security forces have to succeed each time, while terrorists succeed even if they get a single chance. "The security forces have to be successful 100 out of 100 times. But the terrorists win even if they succeed in striking once," Mr Madhav said.
BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav today ruled out security lapse behind the attack on Amarnath yatra pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir, news agency IANS reported. "There has been no lapse, adequate security has been provided. The yatra had been peaceful for the last 15 days," Mr Madhav said. He said the security forces have to succeed each time, while terrorists succeed even if they get a single chance. "The security forces have to be successful 100 out of 100 times. But the terrorists win even if they succeed in striking once," Mr Madhav said.
Jul 11, 2017 21:20 (IST)
Central Team To Submit Report To Home Minister Rajnath Singh
A team from the centre, visiting Jammu and Kashmir to assess security measures for Amarnath yatra pilgrims, will submit a report to Home Minister Rajnath Singh after returning to Delhi, people familiar with the matter said, news agency PTI reported. Union ministers Hansraj Ahir and Jitendra Singh, and other members of the team attended a meeting with top civil and security officials in Srinagar, PTI reported. They met with Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.
Sadhus walk on a road at Chandanwari in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. (AFP)
A team from the centre, visiting Jammu and Kashmir to assess security measures for Amarnath yatra pilgrims, will submit a report to Home Minister Rajnath Singh after returning to Delhi, people familiar with the matter said, news agency PTI reported. Union ministers Hansraj Ahir and Jitendra Singh, and other members of the team attended a meeting with top civil and security officials in Srinagar, PTI reported. They met with Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.
Sadhus walk on a road at Chandanwari in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. (AFP)
Jul 11, 2017 21:14 (IST)
Leaders Condemn Amarnath Yatra Terror Attack
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today condemned the "dastardly" terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, he said the people of India were together against elements who were trying to destabilise the country, news agency PTI reported.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today condemned the "dastardly" terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, he said the people of India were together against elements who were trying to destabilise the country, news agency PTI reported.
Jul 11, 2017 20:37 (IST)
Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat meets with Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra in Srinagar
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Jul 11, 2017 20:30 (IST)
Students in Surat pray for victims of the Amarnath yatra terror attack (PTI)
Jul 11, 2017 19:40 (IST)
General Bipin Rawat Condemns Amarnath Yatra Terror Attack
Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, who arrived in Jammu and Kashmir today, condemned the terrorist attack on Amarnath yatra pilgrims. He said the security forces will counter this menace with greater resolve.
Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, who arrived in Jammu and Kashmir today, condemned the terrorist attack on Amarnath yatra pilgrims. He said the security forces will counter this menace with greater resolve.
Jul 11, 2017 18:58 (IST)
Centre Announces Compensation
The centre today announced compensation of Rs 7 lakh for the next of kin of the Amarnath pilgrims killed in the Anantnag terror attack, and Rs 1 lakh for the injured, news agency PTI reported. A Home Ministry spokesperson said compensation will be given to the victims of yesterday's terror attack as early as possible.
The centre today announced compensation of Rs 7 lakh for the next of kin of the Amarnath pilgrims killed in the Anantnag terror attack, and Rs 1 lakh for the injured, news agency PTI reported. A Home Ministry spokesperson said compensation will be given to the victims of yesterday's terror attack as early as possible.
Jul 11, 2017 18:27 (IST)
Reward For Brave Driver Sheikh Saleem Gafoor Bhai
The Jammu and Kashmir government and the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board or SASB today separately announced rewards totalling Rs 5 lakh for Sheikh Saleem Gafoor Bhai, a bus driver who drove on through a hail of bullets and didn't stop until he spotted an army camp. The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet, which met under the chairpersonship of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, sanctioned a reward of Rs 3 lakh for Mr Bhai for exemplary alertness and courage, news agency PTI reported. Governor NN Vohra, in his capacity as chairperson of the SASB, announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh for the driver, PTI reported.
The Jammu and Kashmir government and the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board or SASB today separately announced rewards totalling Rs 5 lakh for Sheikh Saleem Gafoor Bhai, a bus driver who drove on through a hail of bullets and didn't stop until he spotted an army camp. The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet, which met under the chairpersonship of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, sanctioned a reward of Rs 3 lakh for Mr Bhai for exemplary alertness and courage, news agency PTI reported. Governor NN Vohra, in his capacity as chairperson of the SASB, announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh for the driver, PTI reported.
Jul 11, 2017 17:14 (IST)
Shiv Sena Condemns Amarnath Terror Attack
The Shiv Sena today condemned the attack on Amarnath pilgrims, news agency PTI reported. "This attack was not only on pilgrims going for the Amarnath yatra but on the entire country and the government in Delhi," Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut told reporters in Mumbai. "Merely condemning the incident will not suffice. It is now high time that this is given a befitting reply," he said.
The Shiv Sena today condemned the attack on Amarnath pilgrims, news agency PTI reported. "This attack was not only on pilgrims going for the Amarnath yatra but on the entire country and the government in Delhi," Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut told reporters in Mumbai. "Merely condemning the incident will not suffice. It is now high time that this is given a befitting reply," he said.
Jul 11, 2017 16:48 (IST)
Police personnel frisk people at a base camp before they head toward the cave shrine in Amarnath. (PTI)
Jul 11, 2017 16:47 (IST)
A Border Security Force soldier guards a hill in Chandanwari in Anantnag district. (AFP)
Jul 11, 2017 16:36 (IST)
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Condemns Attack
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today condemned the terrorist attack on Amarnath yatris in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, news agency PTI reported. "I strongly condemn the attack on Amarnath yatris. It is a heinous act done by Pakistan-supported terrorists. It is a cowardly and shameful act by terrorists on innocent and unarmed pilgrims," Mr Singh said in a statement today.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today condemned the terrorist attack on Amarnath yatris in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, news agency PTI reported. "I strongly condemn the attack on Amarnath yatris. It is a heinous act done by Pakistan-supported terrorists. It is a cowardly and shameful act by terrorists on innocent and unarmed pilgrims," Mr Singh said in a statement today.
Jul 11, 2017 16:16 (IST)
Army chief General Bipin Rawat will visit Badami Bagh cantonment and meet with army commanders, news agency IANS reported. He is also likely to meet with officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force.
Jul 11, 2017 16:08 (IST)
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Jul 11, 2017 15:38 (IST)
Schoolchildren take part in a vigil staged in Ahmedabad today, following an attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Kashmir.
(AFP Photo)
(AFP Photo)
Jul 11, 2017 14:29 (IST)
Paramilitary forces guard the site where Amarnath Yatris were attacked
Jul 11, 2017 14:27 (IST)
Germany condemns terrorist attack on Amarnath Yatris
Germany resolutely stands by India in the fight against terrorism and extremism, said the German Ambassador to India
Germany resolutely stands by India in the fight against terrorism and extremism, said the German Ambassador to India
Jul 11, 2017 14:21 (IST)
Vice President Hamid Ansari expressed shock at attack on Amarnath pilgrims
In his message, he condoled the families of the deceased and said perpetrators of such "wanton" acts of violence should be punished for the "crime against humanity".
He said India remains united in the face of such attacks. "I'm shocked to learn of the dastardly terrorist attack on Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir which has resulted in loss of lives and injuries to pilgrims," he said.
"Such wanton acts of violence can have no justification. The perpetrators and those who support and shelter them should be punished for this crime against humanity," Mr Ansari said.
In his message, he condoled the families of the deceased and said perpetrators of such "wanton" acts of violence should be punished for the "crime against humanity".
He said India remains united in the face of such attacks. "I'm shocked to learn of the dastardly terrorist attack on Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir which has resulted in loss of lives and injuries to pilgrims," he said.
"Such wanton acts of violence can have no justification. The perpetrators and those who support and shelter them should be punished for this crime against humanity," Mr Ansari said.
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