Security beefed up amid high alert after terrorists attacked a group of tourists at Pahalgam in J&K’s Anantnag district, in Srinagar, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni were among world leaders who condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people, expressing solidarity with India.
“Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir. The United States stands strong with India against terrorism,” Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
“We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!” he added.
In a communication to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, Mr. Putin extended condolences over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and said the “brutal crime” had no justification whatsoever and its perpetrators would face a deserved punishment.
He expressed “sincere condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam whose victims were civilians — citizens of various countries”.
Mr. Putin reiterated Russia’s commitment to further increasing cooperation with Indian partners in fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
“Please convey words of sincere sympathy and support to the near and dear ones of the deceased as well as wishes for a speedy recovery of all injured,” he added.
Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.
The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group.
‘Deeply saddened’
Ms. Meloni said she was “deeply saddened” by the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and expressed solidarity with the affected families, the injured, the government, and the entire Indian people.
The attack came during U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance’s maiden visit to India.
Mr. Vance posted his condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack.
“Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack,” he posted on X.
In a post on X, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said his country was “deeply saddened” by the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Deeply saddened by the heinous terror attack on tourists in #Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Israel stands united with India in the fight against terror,” he said.
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the terrorist attack.
It affirmed that the UAE “expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law”.
The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of India, and the families of the victims of this heinous attack, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
Published – April 23, 2025 01:45 am IST
