“This attack is much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years”: CM Omar Abdullah
strongly condemning the cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha wrote on X; “I have directed the district administration and the health officials to provide immediate medical attention to those admitted at Pahalgam. An injured tourist has been evacuated to GMC Anantnag. I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured”.
“I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished. Spoke to the DGP & Security officials. Army and J&K Police teams have rushed to the area and launched search operations”.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wrote on X; “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 @sakinaitoo & she has moved to the hospital to oversee arrangements for the injured. I’ll be flying back to Srinagar immediately”.
“The death toll is still being ascertained so I don’t want to get in to those details. They will be officially conveyed as the situation becomes clearer. Needless to say this attack is much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years”.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti wrote on X; “I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, which tragically killed five and injured several as being reported for now . Such violence is unacceptable and must be denounced”.
“Historically, Kashmir has welcomed tourists warmly, making this rare incident deeply concerning. A thorough investigation is needed to bring the perpetrators to justice and examine potential security lapses. Ensuring visitor safety is paramount, and steps must be taken to prevent future attacks. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families”.
Jammu and Kashmir Congress President Tariq Hameed Karra said, “It is condemnable, especially the attack on tourists is very condemnable. On one hand, the BJP says that the atmosphere is absolutely fine, terrorists have been eliminated, everything is fine. I think instead of making it an issue of ego, the BJP should point out the shortcomings… If the BJP claims that everything is fine, then they should talk about the reality. If the situation is fine, then why is all this happening? BJP and the Government of India should tell the people of the country why this is happening. We condemn this incident”
BJP leader Ravinder Raina says, “Pakistani terrorists have carried out a cowardly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, South Kashmir. Cowardly Pakistani terrorists cannot face the brave soldiers of the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and our paramilitary forces. These cowardly terrorists have targeted unarmed innocent tourists who had come to visit Kashmir”.