Jammu and Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack Highlights: Opposition gives ‘full support’ to govt during all-party meeting, ‘security lapses’ discussed

J&K LG Manoj Sinha tweets, “Anti-terror ops launched to neutralise terrorists. The entire nation is angry & the blood of our forces is boiling. I want to assure the nation that perpetrators of Pahalgam attack will have to pay a very heavy price for their heinous act. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families.”

“Deeply disturbing news from Pahalgam of a cowardly attack on tourists that has resulted in tragic loss of life . Such violence is unacceptable and against the ethos of Kashmir which welcomes visitors with love and warmth. Condemn it strongly. Thoughts and prayers with the families of victims and wishing speedy recovery to the injured,” posts Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference.

Speaking on the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi says, “In this case, whatever information has been received, especially about Gujaratis, all information has been compiled by the Home Department in coordination with the office of the Union Home Minister, so that the relatives can get immediate help. We will give official information on this matter in some time.”

“Condemn the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. Pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Reacting to Pahalgam terror attack on tourists, CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami says, “Those who were involved in this shameful act cannot be our friends… Where will the people of Jammu and Kashmir who depend on tourism go?… Attacking those who come here as guests is not part of our tradition. This is shameful…”

Congress leader Rahul condemns terror attack in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday condemned the terror attack in the tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Terrorists struck the prime tourist location of Pahalgham on Tuesday, killing multiple people and injuring at least 20, officials said.

“I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished,” the LG said in a post on X.

He said he has spoken to the director general of police and other security officials, and that teams of the Army and police have been rushed to the area to launch search operations.

Visuals from Pahalgam

District Magistrate Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Manish Kumar Bansal says, “There has been a terror attack in Pahalgam and Vinod Bhat, a resident of Bhavnagar has been injured…”

J-K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reaches Pahalgam

“I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. The whole country is united against terrorism. Instead of making hollow claims of the situation being normal in Jammu and Kashmir, the government should now take accountability and take concrete steps so that such barbaric incidents do not happen in the future and innocent Indians do not lose their lives like this.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has departed has left for Srinagar in the wake of Pahalgam Terror Attack.

“I’m shocked beyond belief. This attack on our visitors is an abomination. The perpetrators of this attack are animals, inhuman & worthy of contempt. No words of condemnation are enough. I send my sympathies to the families of the deceased. I’ve spoken to my colleague Sakina Itoo & she has moved to the hospital to oversee arrangements for the injured. I’ll be flying back to Srinagar immediately, ” Omar Abdullah reacted to Pahalgam terror attack.

Victims were from Karnataka

“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 at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected. 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 unshakable and it will get even stronger,” said PM Modi.