J&K Terror Attack: Trump, Putin Condole Demise Of Civilians, Extend Support To PM Modi
Both the heads of states expressed sorrow over the deaths of innocents, while extending support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the fight against terrorism.
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin condoled the demise of civilians in the terror attack in India's Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday.
Both the heads of states expressed sorrow over the deaths of innocents, while extending support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the fight against terror.
"Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir. The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all! (sic)," Trump posted on Truth Social.
Putin, in his note, said the brutal crime has "no justification" whatsoever. "We expect that its organizers and perpetrators will face a deserved punishment," he wrote.
"I would like to reiterate our commitment to further increasing cooperation with Indian partners in fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," the Russian President added.
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At least 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.
The 26 dead included two foreigners and two locals, a high ranking official said without getting into details. The toll is still being ascertained, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said while describing the terror attack as “much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years'.
The attack, which comes as US Vice President J D Vance is visiting India and just as the tourist and trekking season is picking up momentum, took place around 3 pm, officials said.
Baisaran, about six kilometres from the resort town of Pahalgam, is an expansive meadow ringed by dense pine forests and mountains and a favourite with visitors from across the country and the world.
As news of the terror attack targeting tourists in Kashmir spread, The Resistance Front (TRF), shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, claimed responsibility.
(With PTI inputs)
