People in J&K Hold Candle March to Condemn Attack on Tourists
In a show of solidarity and outrage, people in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, came together to hold a candle march on Tuesday to condemn the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam. The attack, which has reportedly claimed the lives of 27 people, has sent shockwaves across the country and has left the nation in a state of grief and anger.
The candle march, which was organized by local residents and civil society groups, saw hundreds of people gathering in the streets to condemn the attack and demand an end to such senseless violence. The participants, holding candles and wearing black bands, chanted slogans such as “Wake up Pakistan” and “Stop killing innocent people” to express their outrage and frustration.
The attack, which took place on Monday evening, was claimed by the terrorist outfit The Resistance Front (TRF). The group, which is believed to be an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been responsible for several attacks in the region in recent years.
The attack on the tourists is seen as a cowardly and despicable act, and the people of Handwara have come together to condemn it in the strongest possible terms. The candle march was a powerful expression of the community’s outrage and solidarity with the victims and their families.
“We are shocked and saddened by this attack,” said a local resident who participated in the candle march. “It’s the second attack in recent months, and it’s becoming clear that the terrorists are targeting innocent civilians. We demand that the government take immediate action to stop these attacks and ensure the safety and security of all citizens.”
Another participant, who wished to remain anonymous, added, “This is not just an attack on tourists, it’s an attack on the entire country. We are all victims of terrorism, and we must stand together to condemn it and demand action.”
The attack on the tourists has also sparked widespread condemnation from across the country. Political leaders, civil society groups, and ordinary citizens have all expressed their outrage and grief at the senseless violence.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has also condemned the attack, and has promised to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of tourists and citizens alike. The police and security forces are working to apprehend the attackers and bring them to justice.
As the nation mourns the loss of life and prays for the recovery of the injured, the people of Handwara and beyond will continue to stand together in solidarity to condemn this heinous attack. The candle march was a powerful expression of that solidarity, and a reminder that the people of Jammu and Kashmir will not be intimidated by such acts of terrorism.
In the face of such senseless violence, it is more important than ever that we stand together as a community to condemn it and demand action. As the people of Handwara have shown, even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and always a way forward.
