Pakistan Expresses Concern Over Loss of Tourist Lives in Pahalgam Terror Attack
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Synopsis
On April 23, Pakistan condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district that resulted in more than a dozen tourist fatalities. The Foreign Office expressed condolences and highlighted the need for heightened security in the region following the tragic incident.
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan condemned the deadly terror attack in Anantnag.
- More than a dozen tourists lost their lives.
- The attack occurred in Baisaran Valley, near Pahalgam.
- Security measures intensified across Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Resistance Front has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Islamabad, April 23 (NationPress) Pakistan expressed its concern on Wednesday regarding the tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, which resulted in the deaths of over a dozen tourists and injuries to many others.
The horrific incident took place on Tuesday in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, where armed terrorists reportedly emerged from the nearby dense forests, unleashing gunfire on a group of tourists. This attack has been labeled one of the most devastating in the region's recent history.
In response to media inquiries, Pakistan's Foreign Office released a concise statement, stating, "We are troubled by the loss of tourists' lives in the Anantnag district attack. Our condolences go out to the families of the deceased, and we wish those injured a swift recovery."
Preliminary intelligence reports suggest that the terror group The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for this tragic event, although an official confirmation is pending.
In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have heightened their alert status throughout the Union Territory following this violence. Security measures have been intensified at all critical locations, with additional personnel deployed across the Valley.
Checkpoints have been fortified with barbed wire barricades, and stringent vehicle inspections are being conducted, especially in sensitive areas, such as Sarjeevan near Uri Nala in Baramulla district.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Srinagar Police Control Room on Wednesday to pay their final respects to the victims of the terror attack.
The remains of the deceased tourists were transported to the Police Control Room early Wednesday morning under tight security, where a respectful tribute was paid by the state's top leaders.
