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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, and several other political parties and leaders on Tuesday expressed shock over terrorist attack on tourists in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The leaders condemned the attack in strongest words and expressed sympathies to the families of the victims.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the attack “an abomination”, saying the perpetrators of the attack are animals and inhuman.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) he said: “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”.
Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also denounced the attack.
“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,” she said and added, “Our thoughts are with the victims and their families”.
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) also strongly denounced the cowardly militant attack on tourists in Pahalgam, terming the incident as the most unfortunate and shameful act.
“The rank and file of the J&K Pradesh Congress Committee led by President Tariq Hameed Karra strongly denounced the militant attack on tourists in Basiran area of Pahalgam in Anantnag District in which several tourists were injured leaving reportedly one dead. It was very shocking and anguishing to learn about the mindless and dastardly militant attack on innocent tourists, such incidents are highly deplorable and have no place in a civilized society, JKPCC said in a statement said.