NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed at least 26 people, mostly tourists on Tuesday. He assured his support for India and said that "PM Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies".
"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!" he said in a post on Truth Social.
The deadly attack also attracted condemnation from Russian President Vladimir Putin who said that the "brutal crime has no justification whatsoever."
"Esteemed Mrs President, Esteemed Mr Prime Minister, Kindly accept the sincere condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, whose victims were civilians — citizens of various countries. This brutal crime has no justification whatsoever. We expect that its organisers and perpetrators will face deserved punishment. I would like to reiterate our commitment to further increasing cooperation with Indian partners in fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Please convey words of sincere sympathy and support to the near and dear ones of the deceased, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery of all injured," he said in a statement released by Russian embassy.
Meanwhile, Union home minister Amit Shah held a high-level meeting with J&K CM Omar Abdullah and assessed the situation.
"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!" he said in a post on Truth Social.
The deadly attack also attracted condemnation from Russian President Vladimir Putin who said that the "brutal crime has no justification whatsoever."
"Esteemed Mrs President, Esteemed Mr Prime Minister, Kindly accept the sincere condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, whose victims were civilians — citizens of various countries. This brutal crime has no justification whatsoever. We expect that its organisers and perpetrators will face deserved punishment. I would like to reiterate our commitment to further increasing cooperation with Indian partners in fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Please convey words of sincere sympathy and support to the near and dear ones of the deceased, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery of all injured," he said in a statement released by Russian embassy.
Meanwhile, Union home minister Amit Shah held a high-level meeting with J&K CM Omar Abdullah and assessed the situation.
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