Pakistan-backed Islamist jihadist terrorists brutally killed 27 Hindu pilgrims and tourists in a coordinated attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
The massacre, executed with chilling precision, has plunged dozens of Indian families into grief and sparked international outrage.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the Jammu and Kashmir terror attack as “horrific,” stating there is no justification for such violence. He expressed solidarity with the injured, the bereaved, and all Australians affected by the tragedy.
“I am shocked by the horrific terror attack on innocent civilians in Jammu and Kashmir overnight. There is no justification for this violence and Australia condemns it.
Our hearts go out to the injured, to those mourning loved ones and to everyone in Australia touched by this terrible news.”
Senator Penny Wong expressed sympathy for those impacted by the Jammu and Kashmir terror attack, saying,
“My thoughts are with all those affected by the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.”
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the act and assured that those responsible would not be spared.
“Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice…they will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger.”
India’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah flew to Srinagar and chaired a high-level security meeting with various agencies. Shah reiterated that the perpetrators of the terror attack would be brought to justice without delay.
U.S. President Donald Trump reacted sharply to the killings, describing it as a “disturbing.”
“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!”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on X, expressing grief over the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. Addressing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Israel wrote,
“My dear friend Narendra Modi, I am deeply saddened by the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that killed and injured dozens of innocents.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims & their families. Israel stands with India in its fight against terrorism,” he added.
Nationwide, the attack has triggered anger and mourning. Candlelight marches and vigils were held across Baramulla, Kupwara, Poonch, Srinagar, and several other towns.
As per reports in local media, intelligence inputs indicate that the attackers were trained in Pakistan and were members of a Lashkar-e-Taiba module.
Delhi Police and other state security agencies have been placed on high alert following instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs, with heightened surveillance at tourist sites and public places.
The Pahalgam attack marks one of the deadliest targeted strikes on civilians, especially Hindus, in recent years, and it has further strained already tense relations between India and Pakistan.
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