American vice president JD Vance and the second lady USha Chilukuri expanded their sincere condolences to the victims of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Vance and his family, currently on an Indian visit, expressed their grief on the social media and said, “Usha and I expanded condolences to the victims of a devastating terrorist attack in India Pahalgam.”
In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Vance also shared his personal reflections on his visit to India: “Over the past few days, we have been overcome by the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them when we mourn in this terrible attack.
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 In the post on X.
“I am shocked out of faith. This attack on our visitors is an abomination. The perpetrators of this attack are animals, inhuman and worthy of contempt. No words convicted. I send my sympathy to the deceased families,” CM Omar Abdullah said.
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.
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.
Indian visit to the US Vice President
Vice President Vance and his family arrived in Nový Delhi on Monday. The delegation includes the second lady USha Chilukuri, their three children – Sons Ewan and Vivek and daughter Mirabel. The family’s journey comes in the middle of this heartbreaking tragedy, and Vance’s report emphasized the shock and sadness that many felt.
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Global tragedy and international convicts
The attack was caused by extensive international convicts, with leaders around the world expressing their solidarity with victims and India. US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin of Russia and several other foreign leaders, also issued a statement that condemns the attack and offers condolences.
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