What is some latest Kashmir news of Pulwama terror attack? How will Modi government respond to it?

• At around 3:15 pm on Thursday, a Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber, carrying 350kg of explosives, rammed his vehicle into one of the buses that were carrying a group of CRPF personnel. Till now, 40 jawans have been confirmed dead; many are critically injured. The terror attack, one of the worst on security forces in J&K history, took place on the Srinagar-Jammu highway at Latoomode in Awantipora, South Kashmir.

• Around the time, more than 2,500 CRPF personnel were traveling in the convoy of 78 vehicles. Many of them were returning back from a leave to rejoin their duty in the state.

• Following the attack, the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit took the responsibility. The suicide bomber is identified as Adil Ahmad Dar, also known as "Waqas Commando of Gundibagh". 22 years in age, he joined the terror group only last year. He is said to live just 10km away from the spot where he killed CRPF personnel.

• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately tweeted about the incident, condemning the attack. " Attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack. The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly," he said.

• In his most recent tweet, PM Modi said that a befitting reply would be given to the perpetrators. "A grateful nation bows to the martyrs of Pulwama. A befitting reply will be given to the perpetrators of the heinous attack and their patrons. No force will succeed in disturbing the peace, progress, and stability of India."

• Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh issued a statement. He said, "Jaish-e-Mohammed has carried out this terror attack. We assure the country that we will understand whatever it takes to avenge this." He also canceled his trip to Bihar; now likely be visiting J&K today. Rajnath Singh also held talks with PM Modi and other top officials.

(Courtesy: India Today)

• An NIA team is visiting the place of the attack today for a forensic evaluation.

• Soon after the attack, statements from leaders across the political spectrum started pouring in against the Pulwama terror attack.

• "Strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pulwama, J&K. Thoughts and prayers with the families of martyrs and wishing an early recovery to those injured. The entire nation stands united in the fight against the forces of terror and evil," said President Ram Nath Kovind.

• "We must reflect and be concerned about the high number of casualties in Kashmir. We demand that this government take concrete steps to ensure such terror attacks don't happen in the future," said Priyanka Gandhi.

• "Congress party and most of the opposition in this difficult time stand with the jawans and the government. We are not going to get into any other conversation," said Rahul Gandhi.

• " Today is a day of mourning. Our country lost 40 jawans and our foremost duty is to convey to the families of those injured, we are with them in condemning this act of terrorism. Whatever the country requires, we will work as a united nation," said Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh."

• From UN and USA to Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and more -- all condemned the Pulwama terror attack.

• Questions are raised against Pakistan for homing terrorists and giving way to terrorism.

• "The United States calls on Pakistan to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil, whose only goal is to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a late night statement on Thursday.

• "Please accept the most sincere condolences. We strongly condemn this brutal crime. The perpetrators & sponsors of this attack, undoubtedly, should be duly punished," said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

• India has strengthened its position to ask other nations to place leader of Jaish-e-Mohammad Masood Azhar in the UN Security Council's counter-terrorism sanctions list.

(Courtesy: India Today)

• One of the CRPF officer, requesting anonymity, said to TOI: "Usually, keeping mind that civilians don't feel harassed by our movement, we allow commute vehicles on the highway when we are on the move. If the Scorpio car had come far, it would have been stopped at some checkpoint, but it probably used a side road to enter the highway like other civilian vehicles."

• "We will crush terrorism. Forces have been given full freedom… I understand that the nation is angry. We trust the Indian Army's valor and courage. I want to tell you that forces responsible for the attack will be punished," said PM Modi. This has led to the speculation that there could possibly be a second surgical strike under the Modi-regime.

At the moment, with more Kashmir news Pulwama pouring in from the place of the attack, a lot of development is happening in the country. And this will likely span on news channels and conversations for at least a week.

We can only wait to see how India responds to terrorism. And if the world now takes appropriate action against Pakistan or not.