Rao, who was on a family vacation as part of a tour package, was shot dead on Tuesday when terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists, leaving multiple casualties and triggering widespread outrage.
The dastardly terrorist attack on tourists that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam has left the nation shocked and has been strongly condemned by political parties, as well as world leaders. Even Bollywood celebrities have come forward to express their sorrow and anger.
The Karnataka government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the victims of Pahalgam terrorist attack. Three tourists from Karnataka died in the terrorist attack, according to the official statement by the Karnataka CMO.
The Jammu railway authorities, in coordination with ticket checking staff, Railway Protection Force (RPF), and Government Railway Police (GRP), have been facilitating the safe return of stranded tourists following the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Indian fast bowling sensations Mohammed Siraj and Umran Malik expressed their sorrow over the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
The Indian Railways have set up a help desk at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station for tourists who are planning to return to their destinations following the terror attack in Pahalgam.
Saudi Arabia has condemned the dastardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam and conveyed sincere condolences to the families of the victims and people of India.
Speaking to ANI, Bhagwan Das, the uncle of the deceased, said, "He died in the terrorist attack. His wife was also there; she is safe. They had gone there for a holiday... We demand from the government that the accused be killed. I say that the terrorist, irrespective of religion or caste
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the dastardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam is a "direct attack on the Indian State" and the government should give a befitting response