Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has sparked controversy by blaming the Indian Army's "incompetence" for the Pahalgam terror attack, citing their inability to provide security despite a large presence in Kashmir.

Security forces have demolished houses of terrorists in various parts of Kashmir Valley, including those of LET militant Adnan Shafi in Shopian and Jamil Ahmad Sher Gujri in Bandipora. This action is part of an ongoing crackdown against 14 active militants involved in terrorist activities.