Overview

• Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, announced an additional ₹10 lakh reward for information on the Pahalgam terror attack suspects.
• This brings the total reward to ₹30 lakh, following the Jammu and Kashmir Policelakh announcement and release of suspect photos.
• The Pahalgam attack, which occurred on April 22, claimed 26 lives, primarily tourists, and remains under investigation.
• Eknath Shinde also provided financial aid to victims' families, including ₹5 lakh to the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a pony ride operator who died protecting tourists.
• Authorities, including PIB Fact Check, continue to combat misinformation, recently debunking a false video alleging the attack was a 'false flag.'