Mamata Banerjee Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Pahalgam Attack
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Synopsis
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her deep sorrow over the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which resulted in casualties. Her heartfelt condolences go out to the victims' families, and she calls for justice against such violence.
Key Takeaways
- Mamata Banerjee expresses deep sorrow over the Pahalgam attack.
- The attack left one tourist dead and many injured.
- Security forces have initiated a search for the attackers.
- The incident occurred in the Baisran area of Pahalgam.
- A tourist's chilling account highlights the severity of the attack.
Kolkata, April 22 (NationPress) Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, expressed profound sorrow regarding the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which occurred on Tuesday.
“I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims who lost their lives, and I am praying for a swift recovery for the injured. This act of violence is utterly unacceptable and deserves strong repercussions,” the Chief Minister stated.
Previously, a tourist was killed and numerous others, including both tourists and locals, sustained injuries during a terror attack in the Pahalgam hill station located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. In response, security forces launched an extensive operation aimed at apprehending the attackers.
The attack took place in the Baisran area of Pahalgam, where terrorists targeted a group of tourists.
Reports indicate that three to four terrorists clad in army fatigues opened fire at horse-riding tourists in the Baisran region around 2:30 p.m. This area is a small meadow situated 3 to 4 km from the Pahalgam market, accessible only by horse due to the absence of motorable roads.
“One tourist was killed in this assault, and numerous others, including tourists and locals, were injured. The injured have been transported to the Pahalgam hospital, with those suffering critical injuries being moved to Srinagar for specialized care,” an official reported, noting that security forces have cordoned off the area to search for the assailants.
A harrowing account from a tourist hailing from Karnataka, who lost her husband in the attack, revealed that both she and her 18-year-old son confronted the terrorist and begged to be killed alongside Manjunath. The terrorist allegedly told them he would spare them and instructed them to inform Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the incident.
According to sources, the number of casualties is feared to increase as more individuals were injured.
