Former and current players of the Indian Cricket Team, along with national team head coach Gautam Gambhir, expressed their sorrow and anguish over the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
"This is a very sad incident. In the last three months, more than five lakh tourists have visited Kashmir. If we look at all these issues, the situation in Kashmir was very well managed, but this cowardly act by Pakistan is intolerable," Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gupta told ANI.
In a post on X, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated, "Nepal unequivocally condemns the barbaric terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and express our sincere wishes for the swift and full re
The quiet, picturesque town of Pahalgam was shaken to its core on Tuesday when a terrorist attack claimed the lives of several innocent people, including Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a horse rider and the sole breadwinner for his family.
Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad arrived in Srinagar to coordinate on behalf of the Siddaramaiah government. The ministers and officials from other states were also seen on the field.
"Yesterday, some terrorists in Pahalgam carried out this act, I strongly condemn it and whoever is affected I express my sympathies to them," the CM said during a press conference in Raipur.
"This is a very unfortunate incident. This terrorist attack is a conspiracy by Pakistan. This is an attack on the countrymen; this is an attack on Hindustan. I strongly condemn it. Those who have attacked fired bullets by asking the religion of individuals," the Deputy Chief Minister said in
Security has been beefed up since the attack, with visuals from the area showing the streets being deserted in the usually bustling tourist area. Many organisations have also called for a Jammu bandh following the attack.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday called for strict punishment against the perpetrators in the aftermath of the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi arrived in the national capital, cutting short his state visit to Saudi Arabia, following the terrorist attack. PM Modi was on a two-day State visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the terrorist attack against tourists in Pahalgam. He offered condolences to the people of India and wished speedy recovery for all the people injured in the attack.