Shutdown in Two Gujarat Towns in Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack
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Synopsis
On April 24, two towns in Gujarat, Idar and Vadali, held a shutdown in protest against the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Residents expressed their outrage through demonstrations and calls for action against terrorism.
Key Takeaways
- Idar and Vadali in Gujarat witnessed a shutdown.
- Protests were sparked by the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Citizens demanded stricter actions against terrorism.
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid respects to victims.
- Public outrage is rising, calling for national unity.
Sabarkantha, April 24 (NationPress) A spontaneous shutdown occurred in two towns of Gujarat - Idar and Vadali - on Thursday as a demonstration against the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals.
This tragic event, characterized by indiscriminate gunfire, has left local communities both shaken and enraged.
In Vadali, residents flooded the streets, chanting slogans such as 'Pakistan Murdabad', and demanding stringent measures against terrorism and those responsible for this brutal act.
“Emotional responses are emerging from all areas. In Sabarkantha, citizens displayed profound sorrow, organizing protests and calling on the government to implement decisive actions against terrorist factions. This incident has reignited discussions concerning security strategies and counter-terrorism efforts,” sources revealed.
Business groups and local residents united in Vadali to denounce the attack, with many shopkeepers voluntarily closing their businesses as a gesture of solidarity with the victims and to oppose terrorism.
Public protests and expressions of outrage are escalating, with many advocating for national unity in the face of such violence.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid tribute on Thursday to Yatishbhai Sudhirbhai Parmar and his son, Smit Yatishbhai Parmar, both from Bhavnagar, who tragically lost their lives in the recent Pahalgam terrorist incident.
The father-son pair, residents of Nandanvan Society in the Kaliyabid area of Bhavnagar, were victims of this shocking event that has reverberated throughout the state.
Upon the arrival of their remains late at night, the Chief Minister visited the grieving family at their home to personally extend his condolences.
He laid floral tributes before the departed and offered prayers for their eternal peace.
The bodies were transported from Srinagar to Mumbai, then to Ahmedabad via an IndiGo flight, before being driven to Bhavnagar around midnight.
