US President Donald Trump addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, who claimed 26 lives. Randhir spokesman Jaiswal said that the Ministry of External Affairs (Mea) said that President Trump had handed over his deepest condolences to the Prime Minister Modim and expressed solidarity by victims and their families.
Jaiswal said that Trump strongly condemned the attack and repeated the American unwavering support for India in the position of the perpetrators. “President Trump strongly condemned the terrorist attack and expressed full support for India to stand up to the perpetrators of this abominable attack. India and the United States stand together to fight terror,” Jaiswal said, quoting the US President.
Previously, Trump took the social media to express his deep concern about the fatal terrorist attack in Pahalgam. In a contribution to the truth of Social Trump wrote: “deep disturbing news from Kashmir. The United States stands strongly with India against terrorism.”
He continued to offer condolences and support for victims, their families and Indian people and said, “We pray for the souls of the lost and for recovering the injured.”
Support for PM Modi and India
Trump also expressed his solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modim and the citizens of India and emphasized their strong alliance. He wrote: “Prime Minister Modi and incredible people from India have our full support and deepest sympathy.”
Trump’s message repeated the commitment of the United States in India in his struggle against terrorism and strengthened a strong partnership between the two nations.
26 killed, including foreign tourists
On Tuesday afternoon, terrorists launched fire on a popular meadow near Kashmir Pahalgam and killed 26 people, including tourists from UAE and Nepal, as well as locals. This is the deadliest attack in the region by Pulwama 2019.
Minister Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah described the attack as “much greater than anything we have directed to civilians in recent years,” he emphasized the scale and brutality of the attack.
“The number of victims is still detected, so I don’t want to get into these details. They will be officially mediated because the situation will be clearer. No need to say that this attack is much greater than anything we have directed to civilians in recent years,” Omar Abdullah wrote Na X.
“I am shocked at faith. This attack on our visitors is an abomination. The perpetrators of this attack are animals, inhuman and worthy of contempt. No words of convictions are not enough. I send my sympathy to the deceased families,” He said a cm.
Office of Governor Manoje Sinha on the Social Media: “The whole nation is angry and the blood of our strength is cooked. I want to reassure the nation that the Palaři Pahalgam attack will have to pay a very difficult price for their abominable act. My sincere condolences to families.”
Details of the incident
The attack occurred in Baisaran, a picturesque meadow six kilometers from Pahalgam, known for his picturesque landscape and visited tourists. Terrorists infiltrated an area that is often referred to as “Mini Switzerland” for their breathtaking views, and started shooting at tourists who enjoyed picnics, ponies and meals in local restaurants.
At least 20 others were injured during the attack.
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More details about the victims
The victims came from different states throughout India, including Karnatak, Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Among the injured were several of the Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, who were immediately hurried to medical facilities.
Resistance front (TRF) requires responsibility
Front Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group associated with Lashkar-E-Taiba (years) forbidden Pakistan (years), demanded responsibility for the attack. According to officials, terrorists could move from Kishtware in Jammú and arrived at Baisaran via Kokernag in South Kashmir.
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