Bharatiya Janata Party MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy on Wednesday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday stated that it has arranged four additional flights from Kashmir - two each to Delhi and Mumbai - on Wednesday for the safe transfer of tourists from the region following the gruesome terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam yesterday.
Carrying placards and shouting slogans like "Pakistan Murdabad" (Death to Pakistan) and "Sharm Karo Pakistan" (Have some shame, Pakistan), they demanded strict action against those responsible for the attack.
he grief-stricken grandfather of Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who lost his life in the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, has appealed to the government to take decisive action to eliminate terrorism.
Following the terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, the political parties as well as traders' unions in the region have collectively called for a complete shutdown in the Kashmir valley on Wednesday to show solidarity with the victims' families and to condemn the attack.
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader Sheikh Bashir Ahmad issued a scathing condemnation, calling it "a big conspiracy" targeting the people and economy of Jammu and Kashmir.
Prime Minister Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman co-chaired the second Strategic Partnership Council meeting in Jeddah, advancing cooperation in defence and cultural sectors. The visit was cut short following a terror attack in Pahalgam, prompting the PM's early return to India.
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.
"Spoke with HM Amit Shah, J&K CM Omar Abdullah, and J&K PCC President Tariq Karra about the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. Received an update on the situation. The families of victims deserve justice and our fullest support," Gandhi posted on X.
Speaking to ANI, his cousin, Saurabh Dwivedi, alleged that the terrorist started firing after asking the names of the individuals and was shot in the head.
PM Modi thanked Trump for his support and said that India is determined to bring perpetrators and backers of this "cowardly and heinous terrorist attack" to justice.
Five tourists from Maharashtra have lost their lives in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, said a statement from the office of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.