Terror attack in Pahalgam: PM Modi cuts short Saudi visit, vows justice for victims

PM cuts short Saudi visit after J&K attack, to leave for India tonight

In light of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to cut short his official visit to Saudi Arabia. According to government sources, Modi skipped the official dinner hosted by the Saudi leadership and will return to India early Wednesday morning, a day ahead of his original schedule.

“In view of the terrorist attack in Kashmir, PM Modi skipped the official dinner hosted by Saudi Arabia and has decided to cut short his visit,” said an official source.

At least 26 killed in brutal attack on tourists in Kashmir

A brutal terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday has claimed the lives of at least 26 people, including two foreigners and two locals, leaving the nation in shock. The incident occurred in Baisaran, a popular tourist spot once cherished by Bollywood filmmakers, as terrorists opened fire on a group of holidaymakers.

Modi vows swift justice

Condemning the attack in the strongest terms, PM Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to express grief and determination:

“They will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger,” he wrote.

He also conveyed his condolences to the victims’ families and wished a speedy recovery for the injured, assuring that all possible assistance is being provided.

TRF claims responsibility for the attack

The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has claimed responsibility for the attack. Officials suspect that terrorists may have crossed over from Kishtwar in Jammu and reached Baisaran via Kokernag in south Kashmir.

Amit Shah rushed to Srinagar, may visit Pahalgam

Following the attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah briefed the Prime Minister and rushed to Srinagar to assess the security situation. He is expected to visit the site of the attack in Pahalgam on Wednesday, officials said.

Security forces launch massive manhunt

A combined team of the Army, CRPF, and local police was immediately dispatched to the area after gunshots were reported. A massive anti-terror operation is now underway, with security forces combing the region in all directions to track down the attackers.

To aid the emergency response, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has set up 24×7 control rooms in Anantnag and Srinagar.

PDP calls for ‘Kashmir Bandh’

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has called for a complete Kashmir bandh in response to what she described as an inhumane and cowardly terror attack.

PDP MLA Waheed Para also took to social media, urging people to unite against the massacre of innocents, echoing Mufti’s call for unity and condemnation.

Nation mourns, security tightened

The attack has drawn widespread condemnation across the political spectrum, as leaders and citizens express outrage and sorrow over the targeted killing of innocent tourists. With security across Jammu and Kashmir on high alert, this attack has once again brought to the forefront the ongoing threat of cross-border terrorism.

As India mourns the lives lost, the government has assured that no stone will be left unturned in bringing the perpetrators to justice and restoring peace in the Valley.

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