Pulwama terror attack: Govt, Opposition stand united as anger mounts

All-party resolution expresses solidarity with security forces; customs duty on Pakistani goods hiked to 200%

Political parties came together on Saturday to express their solidarity with security forces in defending India’s unity and integrity as public anger against the Pulwama terror attack continued to mount. 

People in many towns and cities across the country took out protest marches against Thursday’s attack, which left at least 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) dead. After reports of attacks on Kashmiris in some cities, the Union home ministry advised state governments to take steps to ensure their safety.

The government hiked the customs duty to 200 per cent on all goods imported from Pakistan, following the revocation of