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Terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam, 27 killed, several injured; PM Modi says perpetrators ‘will not be spared’

Terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam, 27 killed, several injured; PM Modi says perpetrators ‘will not be spared’

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India news | Two civilians were reportedly injured after terrorists opened fire in the Pahalgam area of South Kashmir's Anantnag district. PM Modi said perpetrators "will not be spared"

Two civilians, including tourists, were reportedly injured after terrorists opened fire in the Pahalgam area of South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday, officials said. Security forces and police personnel rushed to the site immediately after the attack. Ambulances were also rushed to the location, suggesting the possibility of injuries. However, no official confirmation has been issued regarding the number of people injured.

PM Modi condemns "heinous act", Home Minister promises "harshest consequences"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam and said, "Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice...they will not be spared." He also held a telephonic conversation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and directed him to take all necessary measures in response to the incident.

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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…

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Union Home Minister Shah said the perpetrators would face the harshest consequences. He added that he would be visiting Srinagar to hold a security review meeting.

Anguished by the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. My thoughts are with the family members of the deceased. Those involved in this dastardly act of terror will not be spared, and we will come down heavily on the perpetrators with the harshest consequences.…

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President of India Droupadi Murmu shared a post on X condemning the"dastardly and inhuman act".

The terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir is shocking and painful. It is a dastardly and inhuman act which must be condemned unequivocally. Attacking innocent citizens, in this case tourists, is utterly appalling and unpardonable.
My heartfelt condolences…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also reacted to the incident, stating, "Deeply anguished by the news of terrorist attack in Pahalgam (Jammu & Kashmir). This dastardly attack on innocent civilians is an act of cowardice and highly reprehensible. My thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families."

Political leaders across parties have strongly condemned the incident, calling it an attack on peace and the region's tourism sector. Congress MP Rahul Gandhiexpressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

जम्मू-कश्मीर के पहलगाम में हुए कायराना आतंकी हमले में पर्यटकों के मारे जाने और कई लोगों के घायल होने की ख़बर बेहद निंदनीय और दिल दहलाने वाली है।

मैं शोकाकुल परिवारों के प्रति गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं और घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं।

आतंक के खिलाफ पूरा देश…

Indian states react to the horrific terror attack

Meanwhile, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has condemned the "heinous terror attack", saying that "Kannadigas are among the victims of this shocking incident." JK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep sorrow and outrage at the incident. He said, "The death toll is still being ascertained, so I don't want to get into 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."

I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, J&K. Kannadigas are among the victims of this shocking incident.

Upon receiving the news, I convened an emergency meeting and reviewed the situation with the Chief Secretary and senior police officials. I have…

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi said that all information about Gujratis 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.

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