North India Statesman
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Pahalgam terrorist attack: A major terrorist attack took place on Tuesday in Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The terrorists opened fire by targeting tourists and locals. According to information received from sources, more than 20 people are expected to be killed in this terrorist attack. However, a death has been officially confirmed. While more than 10 people are reported injured. The condition of two people is said to be critical. Three of these are local and the rest are citizens of other states including Gujarat. On the other hand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has left for Kashmir.
Indiscriminate firing on tourists
According to preliminary information, four tourists were injured in the terrorist attack. The number of injured is expected to increase. Hundreds of tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir after the snowfall in March. In such a situation, indiscriminate firing has been done on tourists for trekking in Pahalgam. According to sources, tourists came from Rajasthan to visit Kashmir. Tourists were going to a mountain for trekking, when the terrorists hiding in the area started firing.
Prime Minister Modi gave instructions, Amit Shah meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who went on a two -day visit to Saudi Arabia, spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over phone and directed him to take concrete and strict action in the matter. The Prime Minister also asked the Home Minister to visit the spot. Meanwhile, Amit Shah held a high -level meeting in New Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Director General of CRPF, DGP of Jammu and Kashmir and army officials attended the meeting through video conferencing. Amit Shah had said, “Terrorists will not be spared at any cost.”
Prime Minister Modi expressed grief.
Regarding the terrorist attack, Prime Minister Modi wrote on X, ‘I strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured should be healthy soon. All possible assistance is being provided to the affected people.
Those behind this heinous act will be brought to the dock of justice. The culprits will not be spared. The agenda of terrorists will not be successful. Our resolve to fight terrorism is firm and it will be even stronger.
it On citizens The biggest attack was: Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has described the incident as the biggest attack on citizens in recent years. He wrote on X that, ‘The number of people who died is still being determined.’ “But this attack is extremely serious in terms of its cruelty and scale.”
Terrorist attack before Amarnath Yatra
The Amarnath Yatra is going to start in Kashmir in a few days and the base camp is being built in Pahalgam for this journey. Tourism in Kashmir is also being encouraged due to heat. In such a situation, the lives of other tourists who went to visit Kashmir due to this terrorist attack have also been in danger. Along with this, questions have also been raised about the safety of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Such attacks on tourists will also affect the trade industry in Kashmir.
