Security forces have initiated an extensive manhunt across the jungles of South Kashmir to track down the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack.
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00:30The terror hunt that was presently on, it was a near miss as well.
00:35Forces have been on the verge of locating these terrorists.
00:38They are also consistently moving.
00:40And remember when I talk about jungles, these jungles connect Jammu region to the Kashmir Valley.
00:45And these are massive areas. These are very difficult to operate in.
00:48But however, we know that they are somewhere around still the massacre site.
00:53We have the details coming in on that.
00:55Kamaljeet Sandhu is on the ground in Kashmir.
00:58Kamaljeet, good morning.
00:59The operation has been on and I am sure that the hunt will also conclude very soon.
01:04Tell us about the terrain. Why is it so difficult?
01:06Possibly for the viewer wondering to be able to nab these terrorists.
01:14Well, there is a multi-pronged approach as far as security organizations are concerned.
01:19So security forces have launched a massive manhunt.
01:22But what is important and significant is that these mountains are actually connected.
01:27Now let's have a look at the area right behind us.
01:30You can see the mountains.
01:31These are folding mountains and they are connected.
01:34So 20 kilometers from this particular area, the terrorists were first spotted.
01:39And we've been told because the operations and cordon and search operations called the CASO are being operated from in different areas.
01:48So that is where the security forces did manage to close in.
01:51And at least there was twice an exchange of fire.
01:54But security officials also say this is preliminary and they're still working on the operation until they hunt them down.
02:02They're not willing to really come on record.
02:05But clearly, these entire range of mountains have been scouted.
02:10For instance, the information first coming in was that from Kokarnag towards Pehelgaam, that is where they trekked down.
02:18These terrorists trekked down towards Baisaran Valley.
02:22And that is just right behind me.
02:24But yes, this is where things really got tough because remember, this is like finding a needle in a haystack.
02:31The security forces also believe that they are not actually operating out of mobile phones because that usually is a dead giveaway of location.
02:39So this is where a multi-pronged approach is doing.
02:42They are also doing busting of hideouts.
02:45They are also interrogating overground workers, 1,500 of them.
02:50So a whole lot of eyewitnesses are being spoken to.
02:52And they've also announced a 20 lakh rupees cash reward for anybody giving vital information regarding terrorists.
02:58And sources tell us that thousands of phone calls and information has been coming in to the PCR and to the helpline numbers talking about the information that they are.
03:09But they have to look at the credible input.
03:11They said we don't neglect any information which is coming in.
03:14We're getting plethora of it.
03:16But yes, to pinpoint specifically and identify where these are, they're also scouting not just the mountains but also looking for information from the outside,
03:25particularly the people who can give vital information.
03:27In the past few years, we've seen how people of Kashmir have actually sounded out to security forces with the spot movement of terrorists.
03:37Jeet is making a very important point and I want to reiterate on that.
03:40Remember, a lot of work had been done in the Kashmir Valley, without a doubt, in the next five years.
03:45In the last five years, specifically when it came to not just tourism, but to understand, to de-radicalize, to bring people into the mainstream.
03:52And that's why you see protests from Kashmiris as much against Pakistan and that they are not willing to support Pakistan-sponsored terrorism anymore.
04:02Eventually, it will be, remember, the people of Kashmir who will have to come forth and stand and stand together to ensure that while there was this normalcy returning,
04:11peace returning, children continued to go to school, there were no curfew days and nights.
04:16That, perhaps, needs to continue and Pakistan plans will have to be defeated.
04:20And therefore, is Kamaljeet consistently telling us, stay on with me.
04:23Remember, there is a symbolic message also that's being sent out.
04:27That these terrorists, these men can join Lashkar-e-Tayabad, Jaish-e-Mohommad or their proxy outfits like the resistance front, so to say.
04:35But that does not mean that they can continue to have their properties back home in the valley while massacres of Indians are happening.
04:43And that is one of the reasons that there have been, one after another, active terrorist properties are being demolished and bombed.
04:49It's a message being sent out that the government, the establishment and the security forces will also do all symbolic measures apart from the encounters
04:59to ensure that the terrorists know that India's kindness cannot be misused as well.
05:05This is right now what is happening as Kamaljeet continues to bring forth.
05:08Kamaljeet, if you can still hear me, tell me about the situation on the ground.
05:15Because there are these hideouts that are being looked at, but also houses that are being demolished of the active terrorists on the radar.
05:24They are in the dossier of the agencies with regard to these active terrorists.
05:30What else do you think, like you're telling us about the multi-pronged approach that the agencies and security forces are ensuring?
05:37Also stay on with me. India Today's Managing Editor Gaurav Savant is joining me on the phone line for the latest on that.
05:43Gaurav, good morning. On one side, active terrorist houses being blown up.
05:48Then there is, of course, the main manhunt for the terrorists.
05:51It's been a few days. What do you think precisely is on agenda for the government, for the forces to ensure that these terrorists are napped?
06:00So right now it's a multi-pronged strategy from what sources are telling India today.
06:04They want to ensure that the flanks are cleared before an offensive is mounted or certain action is taken.
06:11Now, to clear the flanks, the terrorists, the overground workers, the supporters, the bases, the support bases, the logistics, all of that is being sorted out initially.
06:22That's being neutralized.
06:23From what sources are telling India today, there is a certain bit of information about the movement of those who carried out the attack and those who helped them move.
06:32That, you know, move around for several days, including those who shielded them.
06:37They're not just in forests, but they are beyond a certain area and certain logistics have been provided.
06:43Based on certain inputs, they're moving forward towards that.
06:46Meanwhile, there are also reports of widening of the situation along the line of control in terms of ceasefire violations by Pakistan.
06:53Remember, there's a ceasefire in place since 2021, but even south of Peer Panchal, there are some reports.
07:00And today is the fourth day.
07:01On day four, there have been, you know, in panic, Pakistanis have opened fire.
07:06Of course, with small arms, it could well be probe fire that they resorted to.
07:10But the moment they opened fire, India has responded at various points.
07:14So perhaps the Pakistanis suspect there could be, they may fear a surgical strike.
07:20And that is why whenever they hear any sound, they're opening fire.
07:24There's also, there are reports of movement of men and material on the Pakistani side to shore up their defences, is what sources are telling India.
07:32What do you think happens here on?
07:35Because so much work was done, efforts were put in to bring a change, transformation.
07:39People of Kashmir also welcomed it, were becoming a part of it.
07:43And then this happened.
07:44So Pakistan has been able to, in many ways, disturb that peace, disturb that normalcy.
07:48And the government claims of normalcy.
07:50How do you think then, here, India needs to go ahead when it comes to spreading awareness around the world, but also taking action against Pakistan?
07:58So the top priority is to sort Pakistan state-sponsored radical Islamist terror.
08:06You know, Kashmir can never, as you know better, and, you know, can never be sorted out and be peaceful.
08:12Till the time Pakistan continues to, you know, hold a terror tap and open it whenever a Pakistani army chief may want an extension or may want additional medals.
08:23So, you know, we've seen this with Musharraf, we've seen this from Zia, we've seen this through several Pakistani generals, and now we're seeing this with Asim Munir, who wants, whose tenure runs out in October.
08:35And he wants an extension, so he thinks he can resort to a terror strike in India and remain in power for longer.
08:41So, right now, the effort is to ensure that anybody who supports that Pakistani ideology in Kashmir, especially the overground workers of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaisa Mohamed, Hezbollah Jaibeen, to an extent, even elements within the Chamaat, who are, you know, speaking up for the other side, they are, you know, brought to justice.
09:01Gaurav also, yes, yes, go ahead.
09:03Yeah, go on.
09:04So, my point here, Gaurav, also, as we are looking at this strategy of targeting the terrorists, I want to bring this symbolic message of blowing up the properties.
09:13Do help put it into perspective, because sadly, remember, there will be this section in our own country that will say, why are you blowing up the properties?
09:22Why are you demolishing the houses, even though it is of active terrorists?
09:26And they will aim to say, will this de-radicalize, will this radicalize the Kashmiris further?
09:32Sir, what do you say to what was the reason that the armed forces went ahead and one by one are demolishing the active terrorist houses?
09:40Well, you know, the Kashmiri society knows better.
09:44The Kashmiri society is well aware that their future lies not with radical Islamist terrorists, but with a peaceful India.
09:53Their own progress and the progress of their future generations lies with education, with jobs, and not with a radical Islamic state sponsor of terror.
10:04And those who don't, you know, will have to be dealt with according to the law of this land and not according to any other law either of another land or of the jungle.
10:14So, anybody who supports the Pakistani ideology will perhaps be dealt with according to the law, point one, point two.
10:22If three crore tourists come to Jammu and Kashmir, and if each were to spend even 10,000 or 20,000 rupees, where is that money going?
10:31It's going to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
10:33So, would they want peace, prosperity and progress?
10:35Or, you know, would they want to hear only guns and terror in Jammu and Kashmir?
10:42So, the choice, that choice lies with them.
10:44But that is the least of the problems right now.
10:47You know, blowing up a couple of houses of terrorists, it's not as if everybody's a terrorist.
10:51That miniscule minority that remains a terrorist, their houses are being blown up.
10:56And that's a message that's going out.
10:57You should not spread terror.
11:00And anyways, we cannot, look, Kashmir belongs to India.
11:03We cannot have Indians being killed in Jammu and Kashmir.
11:06At one point of time, people have to say enough is enough.
11:08And I think India, after what has happened in Jammu, has finally said enough is enough.
11:12That, in fact, is the point that enough is enough.
11:16And that's the narrative being pushed ahead.
11:18I just have one more question with you, Gaurav, because you closely track the armed forces as well.
11:23To the Indian possibly wondering, why haven't we immediately retaliated in military tone and we have taken diplomatic measures?
11:31Do you think it's because India would rather have that option on its own choosing of time and place rather than when Pakistan expects it?
11:40You know, you're absolutely right.
11:44The aim is to deter Pakistan from using terror as an instrument of state policy.
11:49Pakistan would have wargain.
11:50Pakistan has also seen how India, up the ante, after Uri, there was a surgical strike.
11:54After Pulwama, there was a Balakot airstrike.
11:57Now, despite that, when Pakistan did terror of this nature in Pahlgaam,
12:00So, they knew either there would be a surgical strike in 10 days like it was last time or an airstrike in 12 days like it was last time.
12:09So, you know, for the next 10-15 days, they'll be extremely alert.
12:13But then their radars also, you know, which are all working on full op alert right now,
12:18their fighter jets that are flying combat air patrols constantly right now,
12:23their AVAX that's permanently up in the air right now.
12:25So, they're anticipating India's response.
12:28And if India were to respond right now, you know, you never respond in rage.
12:33Armies never respond in rage.
12:34And when they do, there are consequences.
12:37So, India knows there is a strategy.
12:39And that strategy is to let Pakistan sweat it out.
12:42Let Pakistan sweat it out right now.
12:44You know, the bigger blow that's already been dealt to Pakistan is the Indus Waters Treaty being held in abeyance.
12:50Now, Pakistan will not know when there will be a flood and when there will be a drought.
12:54You know, we'll hold water when we want to.
12:56We'll release water when we want to.
12:58Let Pakistan live in that nervousness.
13:00That state of nervousness should be Pakistan's permanent state of mind.
13:04They're anywhere crying behind the scenes.
13:06Every Pakistani who has any resources in that country is running away from their country.
13:11Their military planes and civil planes are flying out.
13:14VVIPs are running away from that country.
13:16So, they know something will happen.
13:17That's true, what you said is the point that elite of Pakistan are running away because that's exactly what happens with Pakistan.
13:26The common people will have to bear the brand to what the decisions have been on these elite, whether it's ISI, Army or the establishment.
13:33Gaurav, appreciate you joining us with all the points and I'll keep coming back to you.
13:37Here's what has happened.
13:38Remember that as more and more details come in, agencies believe that there were primarily the foreign terrorists, Pakistan terrorists, but there was also a local support of local active terrorists.
14:06One of them, the agencies believe, is Adil Thokar, now the prime suspect with regard to a local active terrorist.
14:13Armed with assault rifles like AK-47 and M4, they snatched mobile phones off the civilians and managed to trek about 30 minutes from Kokarnag to Baisaret.
14:22This is to help you understand that the surrounding area is full of forests and jungles and then this meadow comes in.
14:30The attack clearly was well planned.
14:32Possibly they had already done wreckies.
14:34They knew this is where the security forces are not deployed in this meadow area and it has a zip line that they can choose in on.
14:41And as the security forces are closing in, the manhunt has been on.
14:46Remember, we may be going to sleep at night.
14:48The armed forces are in those jungles hunting for these terrorists who carried out the Pehlgaon massacre.
14:54Let me tell you something about Adil Thokar.
14:57He joined the Hezbollah Majahideen in 2018, received combat training in Pakistan.
15:01Agencies believe he went to Pakistan legally, misused the kindness that India gives for that foot movement at the Atarivaga border.
15:12That is when he switched from one terror outfit to another, returns to Kashmir.
15:16Now he's a trained terrorist, aiding Pakistan terrorists with logistics, shelter, infiltration routes.
15:22And that is why, remember, while more and more Kashmiris have come forth to speak against Pakistan,
15:28to welcome normalcy, to bring peace and transformation in Kashmir Valley,
15:32there is sadly such local active terrorists as well, who continue to ruin their own Kashmir.
15:40So you're looking at the details.
15:42Remember, more and more dossiers that are being checked.
15:44Eyewitness accounts, survivor accounts, local accounts as well, on what exactly happened.
15:48Because this was one area.
15:50We can call it negligence of the government.
15:53We can call it a security lapse, which of course it was.
15:56But to also understand, was this a chance that the government was taking to not have security in every area,
16:01because the tourism was increasing, because the situation was normalizing.
16:06As questions are rightly being raised to the government of how and why did this incident happen,
16:10it's also a reminder that we let a guard down even a little bit when it comes to our border areas.
16:16And this massacre by Pakistan will take place.
16:19India has rammed up diplomatic efforts as well.
16:22It has taken up decisions.
16:23But as we take you through the details, look at the meadow on your screen.
16:26These are artificial intelligence generated images.
16:29It will help you understand that this beautiful meadow, peace, tranquility, a perfect spot for vacation.
16:36And perhaps that's where a belief that tourists will not be targeted.
16:41Also, Pakistan has proven that it's a friend, neither of the Kashmiris,
16:45and definitely not a friend of the Indian nation.
16:50Seven days have passed almost since that Pahalgam terror attack.
16:53India has rammed up diplomatic efforts to dismantle terror nexus.
16:57Also remember at this point, reaffirming commitment to national security.
17:00All eyes will be on Prime Minister Modi.
17:02He's condemned the attack and he's also assured people that justice will be served.
17:07Remember, there's understandable anger and distress among all Indians.
17:11Prime Minister has warned that the backers of terrorism, supporters of terrorism, are growing desperate.
17:17They have vowed harshest punishment for those responsible.
17:19Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with the CDS, General Alain Johan,
17:23held a security level meeting.
17:25This was yesterday evening.
17:26And now there is going to be a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Modi.
17:31A lot of outrage triggered nationwide, worldwide, as well as the Indian diaspora, is protesting.
17:37It's a reminder that the country is in mourning and we cannot have Pakistan get away.
17:43Meer Fareed joins me from Srinagar Fareed.
17:45Good morning.
17:46What is the latest that you hear from on the ground?
17:52Well, yes, as Kamal Jit and Kaur have explained in detail,
17:57the kind of operations that are happening, the difficulties...
18:01Now, what my sources tell me, and I also spoke to some local trekkers who take expeditions of trekkers,
18:09professional people who have seen or know this area, like the back of their hands,
18:14say that it is very difficult if you want to move right up to, right to reach Kaur Nagar.
18:20It will take you a lot of time.
18:22It will take you a lot of time.
18:24And, in fact, that is something that is surprising, one and all.
18:29And so, the security agencies say that they are on it.
18:32But, obviously, it seems that it will take a lot of time before they get success,
18:38because the reaction time that lost in this operation, if you remember when it happened,
18:44at least for one and one hours, the security forces to reach launches effective operation
18:51and see that that window that was lost, that they used to slip away from the area
18:56and then you also know they had their escape plan.
18:58It was a well-declined operation, and then they also knew how to escape.
19:03So, there are so many theories that are coming in,
19:06but the security agencies are sure that they are in the area,
19:09they could be hiding somewhere or they could be in the forest area.
19:12They may have slipped right and left, but they wouldn't be allowed to escape,
19:16and that's why operations are happening in multiple areas.
19:21Fareed, thank you very much for all the latest that you are bringing in,
19:24because, remember, it's a whole belt of jungles spreading from the Jammu region
19:29into the Kashmir Valley, especially South Kashmir,
19:31and very close when it comes to Pakistan border.
19:35And that's why the infiltration, the loopholes, the recce that have been done,
19:39and sadly, despite all efforts, this one, whether it's callousness, laziness, negligence,
19:45led to this massacre and how.
19:47Shivani Sharma also joins me for the latest on that.
19:50Fareed is telling us what is unfolding in Kashmir.
19:53Shivani, just stay on with me, because eventually at this point, remember,
19:57it's also about what our leaders are saying.
20:00I do notice that all the leaders, irrespective of political parties, are together.
20:05But it's eventually going to be an outrage, a demand,
20:09that Pakistan needs to have its terror hideouts dismantled once and for all.
20:14Prime Minister Modi is assuring that that response will come in.
20:18Look at your screens right now.
20:21We are helping you understand what precisely is the military force,
20:26the army, the navy, the air force, and, of course, paramilitary too.
20:30Where does India stand?
20:31India has a very strong military when it comes to a combined force.
20:35But eventually, also, remember, viewer, it's not just about Pakistan.
20:39We are also surrounded by neighbours like China.
20:44Then, now, Bangladesh as well, which is facing its own conflict,
20:47and we've seen the kind of outrage there.
20:49So, Shivani, I bring you in here.
20:51It's very easy to say, let's go to war.
20:54But the fact is, India will have to look at this three-multipronged approach,
20:57the kind of neighbours we sadly have, and we cannot change.
21:01How do you then see how the defence forces are looking at that?
21:04There was a meeting yesterday with the CDSN defence minister,
21:07today with Prime Minister Modi.
21:09What do you think is happening?
21:14See, Pooja, war only doesn't take place on the war field or on the frontiers.
21:20War can also take place on the economic and the diplomatic fronts too.
21:24And India is involved in a number of deliberations since the Pelgam attack.
21:28We see the intensified action against the terror hideouts in Jammu and Kashmir.
21:34We see the responses by the Indian army after the ceasefires being violated
21:37almost every night by the Pakistani army.
21:41And on the other hand, India had given a very strong statement of cancelling the visas.
21:46India has actually put the treaty on abeyance.
21:52And a lot of other things are happening.
21:55Multiple meetings are taking place in the national capital today.
21:59Also, Prime Minister Narej Modi will be briefed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
22:02We've seen how the CDS has briefed Defence Minister yesterday.
22:06And even before that, the chief has been in Jammu and Kashmir taking review
22:10and taking stock of the situation.
22:12India is preparing.
22:13We've also seen multiple exercises by the Indian Navy,
22:15the demonstration that has been put on play.
22:18And the Indian Air Force is taking on the exercises.
22:21Indian Army is taking on exercises.
22:23So, Indian Prime Minister has given a very strong and stern message
22:26that these terror outfits and terror-supporting people will not be spared this time.
22:33But, yes, we know how to choose our time and what would be that correct time.
22:37We have to look and see about that.
22:41But, yes, certainly there is a lot of fear among the Pakistani forces.
22:44We've been getting some reports from Pakistan how they have heightened their security
22:50along the line of control.
22:51They are active on every front.
22:53They are trying to get support from their friendly nations.
22:58But India is prepared and India is actually about to retaliate in a very different kind of manner.
23:07It doesn't only take place on the front, Pooja.
23:11There are a number of other diplomatic channels, number of other economic channels.
23:15And when we talk about the strengths of militaries of Pakistan and India,
23:19we know that India has a very strong military power.
23:23And we've also seen how you were talking about the allies.
23:26So, the Chinese are also concerned about this action
23:30because they have a lot of stakes in Pakistan.
23:32They have their CPAP projects out there.
23:33Correct, exactly.
23:34So, they do not want to disturb all that.
23:36They do not want to disrupt all that.
23:38So, a lot is happening on multiple forums, multiple channels.
23:42And India is strongly prepared and it is determined to fight against terror.
23:48Perhaps, Shivani, what you're saying, that China may be concerned rightly
23:50because it has stakes, especially when it comes to infrastructure investments in Pakistan.
23:55Maybe that's why it should unite and help India to ensure that the terror hideouts,
23:59the terror shelters in Pakistan should be dismantled as much.
24:03And this is the moment for the world to decide which way does it want to go.
24:06Shivani, appreciate you joining us, telling us how the discussions that are unfolding in the defence quarters.
24:12What are our netas saying?
24:14They're all united, at least when it comes to the country, nation and against the Pahlga massacre.
24:19Let's listen in to our politicians this time.
24:21This is the moment for the government.
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24:58foreign
25:05foreign
25:10foreign
25:15foreign
25:20Zihadi bhejeegah, terrorist bhejeegah, drug bhejeegah, bum bhejeegah.
25:29And the other country will keep sitting on the hands of the other country.
25:33This will not be possible.
25:35The decision will be given, and the answer will continue in the government.
25:42Look, as far as intelligence failure is concerned, it's obvious that there was not foolproof intelligence.
25:47Obviously there was some failure, but the question is whether the inevitable investigation that is required should be the priority now,
25:55or whether a credible response should be the priority now.
25:58In due course, there will have to be an investigation by the government, because it's the government's own responsibility,
26:04to fix accountability and figure out what happened.
26:07We too should first see the present crisis through, and then definitely there should be an accounting.
26:12But I don't expect at any time now or in the future that any country will ever have 100% foolproof intelligence.
26:20So when you get to ask, this is a question, do you have to ask me a question?
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27:01B.J.P. Gherty is, so you can ask me, are you when you are coming?
27:06Pakistan has said that nuclear bomb has a atom bomb.
27:11Please remember that if you go into any country,
27:15you will be killed by any country.
27:18No one will be killed by any government.
27:22No one will be killed by any government.
27:25But by this way, to attack the world of our country, and to attack someone, you're talking about what you're talking about.
27:38You're better from Khawarit. You're better from ISIS.
27:47Remember, amid all of this, the focus will be, all eyes will be, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
27:52Especially because the government had claimed a lot had changed, there was complete normalcy, and that there has been a zero-tolerance stance against terrorism.
28:01Now that this incident has happened, how will Prime Minister Modi, and a leader who the entire country trusts and has hope from, will do against Pakistan?
28:10He's assured in his Manki Bhat program that justice will come in, and the families of the victims need to know that the government will take action.
28:19Here, in this report.
28:22The Pakistan terror savagery.
28:39The Pakistan terrorists, innocent tourists butchered by Pakistan-backed terrorists.
28:51And a nation in grief.
29:01Seeking revenge from Islamabad.
29:07Days after vowing unimaginable punishment for terrorists and perpetrators, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted anger among all Indians.
29:14That is not only about the plunge as we will be, It is a chance of serving as the war.
29:15It is an attempt to build our nation and the gunstresses the power of the country.
29:16After the war, the total military is taken, as an effort.
29:17The person who stands for a man that already said to us is a force.
29:21Before that, there is a force for no more because of the forces ofistan and the war.
29:23We cannot achieve the power of the country.
29:24Speaking at his monthly radio broadcast,
29:49Man Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi pledged harshest punishment for terror.
29:54Asserting that terror mastermind want to ruin an increasingly prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.
30:17Modi said that world leaders stand with India in its battle on terror treachery.
30:24He is in the world.
30:27He is in the world.
30:28After this attack, the attack of the attack is coming from the world.
30:31He is still in the world.
30:33I have also called the global leaders.
30:36He has written letters and sent letters.
30:39Just days ago, Prime Minister Modi had served a chilling warning to Pakistan and had spoken
30:53the message in the English language to also make the world take note.
31:09And punish every terrorist and their backer. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth.
31:29Prime Minister Modi's big assurance of justice for Pahlgaam victims and survivors
31:34indicate the intent of his government to punish Pakistan for its latest terror misadventure.
31:42Bureau Report, India Today.
31:52Remember, this is also India's chance to ensure that not only is it military power is rammed up, prepared,
31:59but the world also knows that it is united against terror.
32:03India-France is set to sign a 63,000 crore rupees Rafale deal today.
32:09The deal for 26 Rafale marine jets between 1 to 2 p.m.
32:13So stay tuned as India Today will be going across directly to what are we expecting
32:17with regard to specifically international collaborations.
32:20India-France is set to sign this deal remotely though.
32:23The jets will be stationed on board the INS Vikrant.
32:26And remember, this is with regard to specifically, of course, the Rafale marine aircraft.
32:31And then it will be significant at least at a juncture where India stands.
32:37My colleague Shivani Sharma joins me.
32:39She closely tracks the Defence Forces.
32:41Shivani, tell me more about this deal and specifically as we are talking about
32:45not just the amount, but 26 Rafale marine aircraft.
32:48This is a very important deal for the Indian Navy where 26 Rafale marines will now be inducted.
32:58And India and France were working together on this particular deal for quite some time now.
33:04And the CCS had given a green signal for this deal.
33:09It had approved this deal.
33:10And today will be the formal signing of this deal between the Defence Ministers of India and France,
33:17though remotely because, you know, the Defence Minister of France had to travel to India,
33:21but due to some personal reason, he could not travel.
33:23Now the ambassadors will be present physically and remotely the Defence Ministers of both the nations
33:28will be signing this deal.
33:29This will happen at midday today.
33:31And this will actually be a very big breakthrough for India
33:35because India's aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant,
33:40they will be now having these fighters on their arsenal.
33:44And this will give firepower or more teeth to Indian Navy.
33:48And this also shows the collaboration how India is moving ahead with the multiple nations,
33:54with France, with other nations, with Russia.
33:56So that global understanding and global support in military ties is also evident in this deal.
34:03And this will be a major deal between India and France that will be signed today.
34:07And here, how the French leader Emmanuel Macron, remember,
34:11one of the first leaders to condemn the behelgaum carnage,
34:15spoke directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well, expressing solidarity and support.
34:20And perhaps it's a reminder then for how European nations to not just collaborate or invest
34:24when it comes to the defence sector, but also politically, diplomatically,
34:29in this fight against terror.
34:30Shivani, thank you very much for now.
34:35So when we look at Navy's Rafale, how is that going to be a game changer?
34:40Details on your screen.
34:41This is an advanced 4.5 generation fighter jet,
34:45and it's capable of long-range precision strikes.
34:49That's why it holds a lot of significance,
34:51especially when India stands at a juncture with the kind of neighbours that we have around us.
34:57Also, what do these strikes do?
34:58Can neutralise ships, air targets, land-based threats as much.
35:03So this is going to be a multi-pronged assistance that these marine aircrafts will provide.
35:08These aircrafts are equipped with scalp cruise missile,
35:12meteor missile,
35:13equipped with the AESA radar and anti-submarine.
35:16The weapons clearly boast of spectra electronic warfare suite as well.
35:22So completely high-tech, cutting-edge technology,
35:24but also very crucial when it comes to the Indian Navy fleet,
35:28and that is why it adds on to our arsenal.
35:31Remember, whether it's Army, Air Force or Navy,
35:33India will have to be prepared just in case it's time for the self-defence that we are looking at.
35:39We have more news coming in, in our political corridors.
35:41What's happening? Let's take a look at that.
35:42All right, in political news coming in,
35:51Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister
35:54are differing on a certain issue.
35:59Remember, this is with regard to how
36:01Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy differ on missing Pakistanis.
36:04And I tell you what does this mean.
36:06Remember, Pakistanis' visas have been revoked.
36:09The deadline also is sort of over for them to exit the country.
36:15Maharashtra Chief Minister says,
36:17no Pakistan national missing.
36:20Deputy Chief Minister said,
36:21over 100 Pakistanis could be hiding,
36:24that they haven't left the country,
36:25that they have been able to at least hide somewhere,
36:28whether in Maharashtra or other states.
36:30Eknarchin, they adds,
36:31cops will hunt down the hiding Pakistan nationals.
36:34Let's listen in to the two top leaders of Maharashtra.
36:37But why do they have a different opinion
36:38when it comes to whether there are Pakistan nationals or not?
37:00Well, I think it's important to have a different view of Pakistan nationals or not.
37:04I think it's important to have a different view of Pakistan nationals or not.
37:38And the police are stuck.
37:42And the police are stuck.
37:44I don't want to do the same thing.
37:47I don't want to do the same thing.
37:50Dear Today's Omkar Rable joins me for the latest on that.
37:53Omkar, good morning. Tell me more about this.
37:55Both of them need to have the exact data or the briefing from the officials.
38:00Why this confusion?
38:03Our state government is making arrangements to send Pakistani citizens back
38:07who are staying in the Maharashtra on SAARC visa.
38:10So after the process started, meanwhile, statements, political statements are coming out.
38:15And just yesterday, Deputy CM Iknar Chinday said that there are still some Pakistani citizens
38:20are hiding in the state.
38:22And that is why CM had to clear everything.
38:25So we can see there is a contradiction between the same authorities and the same politicians
38:32who belong to the same government.
38:33So now arrangements are being made.
38:35But at the same time, while on the one hand,
38:37Iknar Chinday is claiming that there are some people who are still hiding in the state.
38:41On the other side, Chief Minister Devendra Fattu is clearing that
38:45there is no one Pakistani is remaining in the state.
38:48We are making arrangements.
38:49By evening or by tomorrow, they'll send them back.
38:52So contradiction can seem between both the leaders.
38:55All right.
38:55So that is what perhaps what the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister are saying
38:59and we'll be tracking.
39:00Because remember, this is now an official order.
39:02Pakistan nationals need to leave.
39:04Even though those with medical visas have been given.
39:06Perhaps another day by 29th is their deadline.
39:10But eventually, Pakistan nationals on visas will have to leave.
39:13In this multi-pronged strategy, what are the armed forces up to when it comes to
39:21there is, even though, few far in between, but local terrorists involved
39:26who could be sheltering and helping Pakistani terrorists.
39:29These individuals now on top of forces skill list, according to intelligence inputs,
39:33I can tell you that there are about 14 in the dossier, in the radar, for providing logistic,
39:40shelter, intelligence and mobility to Pakistan infiltrators.
39:44A lot has changed in the past few years in the Kashmir Valley.
39:47There's been more people support when it comes to the mainland, to how the Indian government
39:51is bringing changes.
39:53But sadly, for example, these 14 names listed in a high priority anti-terror dossier from
39:58Pulwama, Shopya, Anantna, Kulgaam, Sopor, primarily South Kashmir, where they have been
40:04accused of not only associating themselves with the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohamed or
40:10the so-called resistance front, a small proxy outfit, but for sadly providing Pakistan-sponsored
40:16terrorists to continue to create chaos and commotion in the Kashmir Valley.
40:20India today has accessed the list as well.
40:22Among them, some of the names are that I can confirm to you from the agencies.
40:26Adil Rehman Dentu, Aamir Nazirwani, Shahid Ahmed Kutay and others, many active since 2021,
40:34have been under the round-the-clock surveillance.
40:37Remember, they may be in Pakistan, they may have infiltrated in Kashmir.
40:40Some of these active terrorists are still in the jungles surrounding the meadows of Jammu
40:45and Kashmir.
40:46But they are on Indian Army's kill list.
40:48Around 2 o'clock is the time when the terrorists had actually entered.
40:54And this is what is suspected is that they actually walked down and part of the trek was
40:59from Kokarnak towards Baisaran Valley, where there were approximately 1,200 tourists at that
41:07point of time.
41:08This also includes some of the local vendors who were present there.
41:12There is also suspicion that some or one of them may have actually given them some sort
41:18of an evidence or some sort of information where the terrorists made it all the way trekking
41:23to that place.
41:24And on the sides of the shop, on one side, were two terrorists.
41:30On the other side, near the zip line, were another two.
41:33And they synchronized that particular attack.
41:35So when they moved in, they did identify and asked and segregated those who are Hindus and
41:41Muslims.
41:42And thereafter, what we saw was they discriminately and not indiscriminately, discriminately, they
41:49chose and fired upon.
41:53Remember that India has shown restraint for now.
41:56It hasn't even taken a military decision, but it has taken some diplomatic steps and a message
42:02to tell Pakistan that it will have to face consequences.
42:06For example, the Indus Water Treaty that stands in abeyance.
42:08What does that mean?
42:10The government is looking at the Chenab River, the Jhelam River and the Indus River.
42:14But while possibly Pakistan was expecting a complete stoppage of the water, India instead released
42:21more for Pakistan.
42:22Even that has bothered them.
42:24Now, India today, Sunil Ji Bhat visited the border towns of Akhnur.
42:28This is in the Jammu region to help you understand the Chenab River, the surrounding areas and
42:34how India has chosen this route.
42:37Right now, we are near India-Pakistan international border in Jammu's Akhnur sector.
42:43I am on board a boat on Chenab River.
42:46Government of India has carried out a major diplomatic strike on Pakistan.
42:50And now, the flow of Chenab River, of Jhelam River, as well as Sindhu River will be stopped.
42:59It's a long-term plan.
43:00It's going to take, but that's what the government of India has decided.
43:03For now, the 1960 Indus Water Treaty has been kept under suspension, which means that we
43:10are no longer bound to share any data with Pakistan.
43:13Because as per the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, the control of Chenab, Jhelam, as well as of
43:21Indus River was given to Pakistan.
43:24Control and rights of these rivers were given to Pakistan, with India having limited access
43:29to these waters for hydroelectric projects as well as for irrigation purposes.
43:35But now, the government of India has shown big will, government of India has shown a strong
43:41will, and the government has said that Pakistan will be deprived of every drop of water of
43:46these three western rivers, including Chandrabhaga, that is Chenab River.
43:52The origin point of Chenab River is in Himachal Pradesh's Lahol-Spiti district.
43:58And then it flows through Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, and then it enters Jammu and
44:03Kashmir.
44:03It flows through many districts of Jammu and Kashmir, Doda, Kishtawad, Ramban, Riyasi,
44:08and finally it reaches Jammu district's Akhnur town, which is a border town, and from a short
44:14distance from this place, it enters Pakistan.
44:17On that side is India-Pakistan international border, and this river enters Pakistan from that
44:24spot.
44:24I will just ask my camera person, Neeraj Kumar, to show you the pictures.
44:27There you see, that's the India-Pakistan international border.
44:32This river crosses the border and it reaches Pakistan, it enters Pakistan.
44:38And as per the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, the control and rights of three western rivers,
44:43that is Chandrabhaga, which means Chenab, Vitasta, that is Jehlam, and Indus River.
44:50The control of these rivers was given to Pakistan.
44:54And many people, many experts, always maintained that this treaty was tilted in favour of Pakistan.
45:00Even very recently, after the horrific Pahlgaam terror attack, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister
45:07Umar Abdullah said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were never happy with this treaty,
45:12this water treaty, and they always felt that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were at loss.
45:18But now the government has shown big will.
45:21The government has decided to stop the flow of these rivers, these three western rivers.
45:27But that's a longer term plan.
45:29It's going to take a lot of time because we need to enhance our water storage capability.
45:34We need to build more dams.
45:36Maybe we may also need to change the direction of these rivers.
45:39This is a long-term plan, but for now, we have suspended the Indus Water Treaty.
45:44And government has clearly said that Pakistan will be deprived of every drop of water of these three western rivers.
45:54And this decision has been taken in view of Pakistan's continued support to terrorism,
45:59in view of Pakistan's continued support to infiltration.
46:04Pakistan continues to sponsor terrorism against India.
46:07And that is why the government has decided to use this non-military option for now.
46:12With Video General S. Rajkumar, this is Sunil Bhat, reporting from Akhnur in Jammu and Kashmir for India Today.
46:17The Indus Water Treaty
46:47The Indus Water Treaty
47:17Rok laga ke joh hamari in tine nadiyon ko joh divergen karna hai
47:22To ye bhoot jahda sambah ho hai
47:24Isme ye ke
47:25Hame pehle check dam banane hai
47:28Nadiyon ke upar
47:29Phrir nadiyon ka divergen karna hai
47:31Nadiyan ek dusre se judhengi
47:33To amara pura dyes khusal ho jayega
47:36Amara in nadiyon se sirep 36,000 acre jamein me si chahi hoti
47:40Or isse 80% pani Pakistan mein jatata
47:44To iska tine guna pani agar India ko milega
47:46To us mein kitni or krisi ka vikaas ho ga
47:49To isse amari krisi mein bhoot jahda ek drastikali badla ho ga
47:54Remember amid all of this
47:58There will be a lot of talk
48:00Outrage
48:01Possibly a military decision after diplomatic decisions that have been taken
48:06But remember this the world may move on
48:07But the 26 families
48:10Those 26 men
48:11Out of which 25
48:13Were specifically targeted, identified and gunned down
48:17By Pakistan sponsored terrorists
48:19And in the senseless violence
48:21Remember them
48:22Not just a data, not just a statistic, not just a number
48:2526 men
48:26We leave you with these visuals
48:29Of their face
48:30Of their names
48:31The men who could not return from the vacation
48:35From the holiday
48:36From the meadows of Pehelgaam
48:37Because the terrorists wanted to butcher them
48:40The radicalization that we are dealing with
48:43Remember them
48:45And remember and stand with the families too
48:48Thank you for watching
48:50After a very short break more news