Among the deceased are two foreign tourists. Heavy security forces have been deployed in and around the incident site. A search operation is also underway. The administration has warned of strict action against the perpetrators. The Presidents of Russia and the USA have also expressed their condolences over the incident.
PM Modi Returns to India
Following this barbaric terrorist attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to India. PM Narendra Modi, taking a strong stance on the Pahalgam terrorist attack, stated, “Whoever is behind this attack will not be spared.” Following his return to India, a high-level meeting is expected to be held under PM Modi’s chairmanship to discuss eliminating terrorists. PM Modi will participate in the Cabinet’s security-related meeting (CCS Meeting) on Wednesday (23 April).
US President Expresses Grief
US President Donald Trump expressed grief and strongly condemned the deaths of tourists in the Pulwama terrorist attack. Trump wrote in his post, “Concerning news from Kashmir. America stands firmly with India against terrorism. We pray for the peace of the departed souls and the speedy recovery of the injured. Our full support and deepest condolences to PM Modi and the wonderful people of India.”
Russia Also Condemns the Attack
Russia has strongly objected to the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov expressed condolences to the people and government of India over the terrorist attack on tourists in Pulwama. He tweeted, “Russia stands firmly with India.”