Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed deep grief and displeasure over the deadly terrorist attacks in Pahgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing at least 26 people on Tuesday. Most of the victims were tourists.
Taking X, Sunak wrote, “The barbaric attack in Pahalgam has just stole the lives of newlyweds, children and families in search of happiness. Our hearts break up for them. For those mourning. Know that Britain is standing in sorrow and solidarity with you. Terror will never win. We will not be able to win.”
Resistance Morcha (TRF), a group associated with Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tiba, claimed responsibility for the attack. The gunmen set fire near a popular tourist grassland near the city of Pahgam, which has been the worst attack in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing.
Global leaders, including US President Donald Trump, have voiced his condemnation and support for India. Trump called the attack “deeply upset” and said that the United States stood firmly with India in its fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned early from a visit to Saudi Arabia, presided over a high -level security meeting in Delhi. India has since suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan as part of its reaction.
Earlier, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh assured the nation a “loud and clear” response to the Pahgam terror attack, in which 28 people were killed, mostly tourists. Ragant Singh said that the government would not only hunt those criminals who had attacked Gastali, but also behind those scenes.
