2 Foreigners Among Tourists Killed by Terrorists in J&K’s Pahalgam: Reports
In a shocking and devastating terrorist attack, 27 tourists, including two foreigners, were killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday. The gruesome incident has sent shockwaves across the country, and the government has launched a massive investigation to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
According to reports, one Israeli national and one Italian national were among the victims of the terror attack. The attack was carried out by a group of four to six terrorists, who targeted a group of tourists at Baisaran, a popular tourist destination in Pahalgam.
The attack was claimed by Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba’s offshoot, The Resistance Front. The group has been active in the region and has been responsible for several attacks in the past.
The attack took place when the tourists were on a trek to a nearby location. The terrorists ambushed the group and opened fire, killing 27 people and injuring several others. The injured are being treated at a local hospital, and the death toll is expected to rise.
The government has launched a massive investigation into the attack, with security forces being deployed to the area to track down the perpetrators. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the attack and assured the families of the victims that the government will do everything in its power to bring the culprits to justice.
“The attack on tourists in Pahalgam is a despicable act of terrorism. I condemn it in the strongest possible terms and assure the families of the victims that we will do everything to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the Prime Minister said in a statement.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also condemned the attack and said that the government will leave no stone unturned to identify and punish the terrorists responsible.
“This is a brutal and mindless act of terrorism. We will not let the terrorists succeed in their evil designs. We will identify and punish the perpetrators and ensure that such incidents do not happen again,” the Chief Minister said.
Home Minister Amit Shah has also condemned the attack and assured the people of the country that the government will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety and security.
“The attack on tourists in Pahalgam is a cowardly act of terrorism. We will not tolerate such acts and will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of our people,” the Home Minister said.
The attack has sent shockwaves across the country, with people from all walks of life expressing their outrage and condemnation. The government has also sought the assistance of the international community in identifying and punishing the terrorists responsible for the attack.
In the wake of the attack, the government has also increased security measures in the region, with additional security forces being deployed to the area to prevent any further attacks.
The attack has also raised questions about the government’s ability to protect the citizens of the country, particularly in the wake of previous attacks in the region. The government has been under pressure to improve security measures and ensure the safety and security of the people.
The attack has also highlighted the need for greater cooperation between the government and the people to prevent such incidents. The government has called upon the people to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
In conclusion, the attack on tourists in Pahalgam is a shocking and devastating incident that has sent shockwaves across the country. The government has launched a massive investigation to identify and punish the perpetrators, and has assured the families of the victims that they will do everything in their power to bring the culprits to justice.
