US Vice President JD Vance, who is on a four-day India visit, on Tuesday offered his condolences to those who have lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack. Terrorists attacked tourists in the scenic town of Jammu and Kashmir, wounding at least 12 people and reportedly killing 26.
JD Vance on Pahalgam Attack
“Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack,” he wrote on X.
Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack. https://t.co/cUAyMXje5A
— JD Vance (@JDVance) April 22, 2025
JD Vance is present in Jaipur. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US Vice President and his family to his residence. The two leaders also had bilateral talks, during which they expressed welcome to the development of progress made in the trade agreement negotiations.
Pahalgam Attack
Terrorists unleashed gunfire on a popular meadow close to Kashmir’s Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon.Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said officials are determining the death toll. However, various reports claim the attack killed at least 26 people, most of them tourists.
The attack happened at 3 pm in Baisaran, which is six kilometres from the resort town of Pahalgam.
The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of the proscribed Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (Let) terror outfit, has taken responsibility for the attack, PTI reported.
Officials said it was likely that members of the terror group might have crossed over from Kishtwar in Jammu and reached Baisaran via Kokernag in south Kashmir.
Amit Shah Briefs PM Modi, Reaches Srinagar
Union home minister Amit Shah briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Saudi Arabia, and reached Srinagar in the evening for an urgent security review meeting.
In a strong message, PM Modi vowed justice to the victims.
“I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected,” the Prime Minister said on X.
“Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice… 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 added.
