President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
In a post on X, the official handle of Rashtrapati Bhavan described the attack as both “shocking and painful.”
“The terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, is shocking and painful. It is a dastardly and inhuman act which must be condemned unequivocally. Attacking innocent citizens, in this case tourists, is utterly appalling and unpardonable,” the post read.
“My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their dear ones and my prayers for the quick recovery of the injured,” it added.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also strongly condemned the attack and assured that those responsible would be held accountable.
“I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover soon. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected,” PM Modi said on X.
“Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice… they will not be spared. Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakeable and will only grow stronger,” he added.
The attack, which targeted a group of tourists in the Pahalgam area of Anantnag district, occurred earlier on Tuesday, prompting swift response from security forces and emergency services. Police and ambulances reached the site shortly after the incident was reported.
In response to the attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha left for Srinagar to assess the situation on the ground.
BJP national president JP Nadda also condemned the attack, calling it a “highly reprehensible” act of violence against innocent civilians.
“Deeply anguished by the news of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. The brutal targeting of innocent civilians in this cowardly attack is highly reprehensible. The Modi Government follows a Zero-Tolerance Policy against terrorism. Those involved in this heinous act will not be spared,” Nadda posted.
“The Union Home Minister is visiting the affected area, and the Hon. Prime Minister is personally monitoring the situation. We are committed to supporting all the affected families and will provide all necessary assistance,” he added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also reacted strongly, stating:
“Deeply anguished by the news of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam (Jammu & Kashmir). This dastardly attack on innocent civilians is an act of cowardice and highly reprehensible. My thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families.”
Leaders across the political spectrum have denounced the attack, describing it as an assault on peace and the region’s tourism-dependent economy.
(ANI)
