Telangana's CM and Ministers Honor Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims
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Synopsis
On April 24, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his Cabinet held a two-minute silence to pay tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, discussing post-attack challenges and leading a candlelight march in Hyderabad to show solidarity.
Key Takeaways
- Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy condemned the Pahalgam terror attack.
- A two-minute silence was observed to honor the victims.
- A candlelight march is planned in Hyderabad for solidarity.
- Helplines have been established for stranded tourists.
- 26 tourists were killed in the attack.
Hyderabad, April 24 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, together with his Cabinet members, observed a two-minute silence on Thursday to honor the victims of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Having returned from a week-long visit to Japan on Wednesday, the Chief Minister vehemently condemned the terrorist act.
He convened a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud, and AICC in-charge Meenkashi Natrjan to deliberate on the situation and the challenges faced by tourists following the attack.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister and attendees observed a two-minute silence to pay their respects to the deceased.
This evening, the Chief Minister will lead a candlelight march in Hyderabad to express solidarity with the victims of the terror attack.
The march will proceed from People's Plaza to the Indira Gandhi statue by the shores of Hussain Sagar in the city center.
In a heartfelt tribute to the courageous individuals who lost their lives in the recent terrorist incident in Pahalgam, the Government of Telangana will host a candlelight march to commemorate their memory and pray for peace for their souls, as stated by the Chief Minister's Office.
This peaceful gathering symbolizes unity with the victims and their families, reinforcing a strong stance against terrorism.
Additionally, the state has established helplines for residents stranded in Jammu and Kashmir after the attack.
The government has released helpline numbers: 9440816071, 9010659333, and 040-23450368.
Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao mentioned that all measures are being taken to ensure the safe return of Telangana tourists.
The government has requested tour operators to provide information on tourists from the state who have traveled to Kashmir recently.
At least 26 tourists lost their lives, and many others were injured during the attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday.
An officer from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) based in Hyderabad was also among the casualties.
Manish Ranjan, originally from Bihar and stationed in Hyderabad, was on a Leave Travel Concession (LTC) visit with his family.
The family, along with numerous other tourists, was in Baisaran Valley, famously dubbed Mini Switzerland, when the terrorists struck.
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