LG Sinha, CM Omar lead tributes to Pahalgam terror attack victims; Renew pledge to end terror in J&K

A year after the Pahalgam terror attack that left 25 tourists and a local dead, Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday paused to remember the victims while sending out a strong message of resolve against terrorism, with the Union Territory’s leadership asserting that such violence will not be allowed to recur.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the tributes, describing the victims as innocent lives whose loss continues to haunt the collective conscience. He reiterated that those responsible for the attack and their backers would face the consequences, stressing that the fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir will be taken to its logical end.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the anniversary serves as a reminder of the need for sustained efforts to secure peace and protect civilians. He underlined that the government remains fully committed to preventing any repeat of such incidents and ensuring that the region moves away from violence towards stability and normalcy.

In their messages shared on X, both leaders emphasised unity in the face of terror and extended solidarity to the families who lost their loved ones, assuring continued support and justice.

Sinha wrote on X; “Humble tributes to the innocent souls who lost their lives in the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam on this day in 2025. Their memory endures indelibly in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with their families”.

“We will not forget. We will not forgive. This is our solemn vow. India stands unified against terrorism. We pledge unwavering commitment and resolute determination to eradicate terrorism from the soil of Jammu Kashmir”, he added.

Omar Abdullah wrote on X; “One year on, we remain united against terror & against violence. We remain resolute in our desire to rid J&K of suffering & innocent deaths. We remain committed to doing everything to ensure it never happens again. We also remain in eternal solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones a year ago in that cowardly attack. May the souls of the victims of the terror attack rest in peace”.

Later, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to GMC Udhampur to check on those injured in a bus accident, the Chief Minister said security agencies are on alert to foil any designs aimed at disturbing peace. He asserted that attempts from across the border to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir would not succeed, highlighting close coordination between the Union Territory administration, the Centre, and law enforcement agencies.

Describing the attack as a tragic blow, Omar Abdullah noted that it had briefly impacted the tourism sector, but expressed optimism that the ongoing season would witness a strong rebound with increasing footfall of visitors.

On the international situation, the Chief Minister also voiced concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia involving Iran, the United States and Israel, saying the fallout is being felt globally in the form of rising fuel prices and supply disruptions, though India remains comparatively stable in the current scenario.