People in J&K Hold Candle March to Condemn Attack on Tourists
In a show of solidarity and outrage, people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Handwara held a candle march on Tuesday to condemn the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, which has reportedly claimed the lives of 27 people. The attack, which was carried out by the terrorist outfit The Resistance Front, has sent shockwaves across the region and has left the people of Jammu and Kashmir reeling in grief and anger.
The candle march, which was attended by hundreds of people, was a powerful display of protest against the senseless violence that has plagued the region for years. The participants, which included residents of Handwara and other nearby towns, held candles and chanted slogans such as “Wake up Pakistan” and “Stop killing innocent people” as they made their way through the streets of Handwara.
The attack on the tourists in Pahalgam was a brutal and cowardly act that has left the people of Jammu and Kashmir feeling outraged and helpless. The victims of the attack were mostly foreign tourists who were on a trip to the beautiful valley of Kashmir. The attack was carried out by a group of terrorists who ambushed the tourists’ bus and opened fire on them, killing 27 people and injuring many others.
The incident has been widely condemned by people across the region, including politicians, civil society members, and ordinary citizens. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are known for their hospitality and warm welcome to tourists, and the attack on the tourists has left many feeling a sense of betrayal and hurt.
The attack has also raised questions about the security arrangements in place for tourists in Kashmir. The region has been facing a separatist insurgency for years, and the presence of security forces is a common sight. However, the attack on the tourists has highlighted the need for more effective security measures to ensure the safety of tourists and locals alike.
The Resistance Front, a terrorist outfit that has been responsible for several attacks in the region, has claimed responsibility for the attack on the tourists. The outfit has been involved in several violent incidents in the past, including attacks on security forces and civilians.
The attack on the tourists has also sparked a debate about the role of Pakistan in the region. Many people in Jammu and Kashmir believe that Pakistan is providing support to separatist groups in the region, which has led to the violence and instability in the region. The slogan “Wake up Pakistan” that was chanted during the candle march is a reflection of this sentiment.
Pakistan has denied any involvement in the attack, but the incident has once again highlighted the need for greater cooperation between India and Pakistan to tackle the issue of terrorism in the region. The two countries have been at loggerheads for years over a range of issues, including Kashmir, and the attack on the tourists has added to the tensions between them.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir are determined to resist terrorism and violence in their region. The candle march in Handwara was a powerful symbol of this determination, and it sends a clear message to the terrorists that they will not be tolerated in the region.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir are also calling for greater unity and solidarity in the fight against terrorism. The attack on the tourists has once again highlighted the need for greater cooperation between the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces, and the government to tackle the issue of terrorism in the region.
In conclusion, the candle march in Handwara was a powerful display of protest against the attack on tourists in Pahalgam. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are determined to resist terrorism and violence in their region, and they are calling for greater unity and solidarity in the fight against terrorism. The attack on the tourists has once again highlighted the need for greater cooperation between India and Pakistan to tackle the issue of terrorism in the region.
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