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Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express train service

Written by  Saizel S -- February 28th 2019 11:09 AM
Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express train service

Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express train service

Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express train service Pakistan has suspended the Samjhauta Express train service on Thursday. It has suspended the train service between Pakistan and India until further notice. This decision was taken because of escalation in tension between the two nations. The train operates bi-weekly. It departs on Monday and Thursday from Pakistan. Also Read: Pulwama terror attack: Thousands gather to pay tributes to CRPF jawans Following the Pulwama terror attack, the tensions between India and Pakistan escalated. According to sources, Indian Fighter jets struck major terrorist camp across the LoC and destroyed it completely.  It destroyed control rooms of the Jaish-e-Mohammad. Indian Air Force sources told the media that "12 Mirage 2000 jets took part in the operation that dropped 1000 Kg bombs on terror camps across LoC (Line of Control), completely destroying them.” Along with Mirage 2000s, drones and early warning jets were also used n this operation. Also Read: Pulwama terror attack: Mobile Internet services suspended in most parts of Kashmir The retaliation came 12 days after the Pulwama terror attack. According to the media sources, all border forces have been put on high alert. Also, Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, called an emergency meeting to review the situation and aftermath of IAF strikes. - PTC NEWS


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