US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin condoled the demise of civilians within the terror assault in India’s Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday.
Each the heads of states expressed sorrow over the deaths of innocents, whereas extending assist to Prime Minister Narendra Modi within the struggle in opposition to terror.
“Deeply disturbing information out of Kashmir. The USA stands robust with India in opposition to Terrorism. We pray for the souls of these misplaced, and for the restoration of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the unimaginable folks of India, have our full assist and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all! (sic),” Trump posted on Fact Social.
Putin, in his notice, stated the brutal crime has “no justification” in any way. “We count on that its organizers and perpetrators will face a deserved punishment,” he wrote.
“I want to reiterate our dedication to additional rising cooperation with Indian companions in combating terrorism in all its varieties and manifestations,” the Russian President added.
At the least 26 folks, largely vacationers, have been killed in what’s the deadliest assault within the Valley for the reason that Pulwama strike in 2019.
The 26 useless included two foreigners and two locals, a excessive rating official stated with out stepping into particulars. The toll continues to be being ascertained, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated whereas describing the fear assault as “a lot bigger than something we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent times’.
The assault, which comes as US Vice President J D Vance is visiting India and simply because the vacationer and trekking season is choosing up momentum, passed off round 3 pm, officers stated.
Baisaran, about six kilometres from the resort city of Pahalgam, is an expansive meadow ringed by dense pine forests and mountains and a favorite with guests from throughout the nation and the world.
As information of the fear assault focusing on vacationers in Kashmir unfold, The Resistance Entrance (TRF), shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, claimed duty.
(With PTI inputs)
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