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'Deeply disturbing': How world leaders reacted to 'heinous' Pahalgam terror attack
Hindustan Times India ^ | April 23, 2025 | HT News Desk

Posted on 04/22/2025 6:06:55 PM PDT by Red Badger

Global leaders, including Trump and Putin, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, expressing condolences and solidarity with India against terrorism.

US President Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin and other world leaders condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday and extended unstinting support over the terror strike that left 26 tourists dead.

The attack took place in Baisaran meadow, around five kilometers from Jammu and Kashmir' resort town of Pahalgam.

Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the “incredible people of India, have full support” of the US and deepest sympathies. Track Pahalgam terror attack latest updates

Trump on social media said the United States stands strongly with India against terrorism and also held a phone call with PM Modi, where he expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of the "heinous attack".

"Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir. The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!" Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social.

The terror attack in Pahalgam happened amid the India visit of US Vice President JD Vance, who extended his condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

"Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack," Vance said in a post on X.

Russia, UAE, Israel condemn Pahalgam attack

Russia, UAE, France, Israel, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Iran also dropped strong messages of condemnation of the terror attack. According to the Russian Embassy, President Putin reiterated Russia's commitment to further increasing cooperation with Indian partners in fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

"Please accept the deepest condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack near the town of Pahalgam that claimed the lives of civilians — citizens of various countries. There can be no justification for this brutal crime. We expect that its sponsors and perpetrators will be duly punished. I would like to reiterate the readiness for further strengthening of cooperation with the Indian partners in the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism. Please convey words of sincere sympathy and support to the near and dear ones of the deceased, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery of all injured," Russia President Putin said, as quoted by the Russian embassy in India.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: ccp; china; india; islamofascism; islamofascists; kashmir; koranimals; pahalgam; pakistan; waronterror

1 posted on 04/22/2025 6:06:55 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

I must be out of it. This is the first I’m hearing of this. Let me guess, Allahu Akbar?


2 posted on 04/22/2025 6:09:39 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children)
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To: Red Badger

A woman survivor of the Pahalgam terror attack recounted chilling moments of the massacre and said that the attacker killed her husband but left her alive to send a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Go tell this to Modi,” the woman quoted the attacker as saying.

26 people, mostly tourists, died and over 20 were injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area of Anantnag district on Tuesday.

The woman’s husband, Manjunath Rao (47), who hailed from Karnataka’s Shivamogga, was reportedly killed in the attack while he was on vacation in the area. The man had travelled to Kashmir with his wife and his son.

“Three of us – me, my husband and our son – had gone to Kashmir. It happened around 1.30 pm, I think. We were at Pahalgam. He died on the spot, in front of my eyes. It still feels like a bad dream,” Pallavi told India Today.

She also said that local civilians rushed to help those injured. People reportedly rushed their ponies to the site of the attack to rescue victims before authorities formally began rescue operations.

Recalling the attack, Pallavi said, “Three to four people attacked us. I told them – kill me too, you’ve already killed my husband. One of them said, I won’t kill you. Go tell this to Modi.”

Reacting to the attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, “I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected.”

“Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice...they will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable, and it will get even stronger,” he added.


3 posted on 04/22/2025 6:09:52 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: EvilCapitalist

They don’t say. They just say ‘terrorists’................


4 posted on 04/22/2025 6:11:03 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Fiirst the Pope, now India?? JD Vance must be controlled!


5 posted on 04/22/2025 6:18:18 PM PDT by TheGunny
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To: TheGunny

Maybe he could visit North Korea..............


6 posted on 04/22/2025 6:19:21 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: EvilCapitalist

One report I saw said terrorists made victims drop their pants and had them recite a verse from the koran. I don’t know if the pants drop was a circumcision thing.


7 posted on 04/22/2025 6:23:38 PM PDT by freefdny
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To: TheGunny

Quick, have him pay a visit to Hillary Clinton.


8 posted on 04/22/2025 6:25:44 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children)
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To: Red Badger

Two separate articles.

No mention of islam.


9 posted on 04/22/2025 6:56:01 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (My Bearded Lady neighbor is an "Intimacy Coach" from the shed w/ Palestinian & Gay flags.)
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To: Uncle Miltie

MAY BE A POLITICAL THING...............


10 posted on 04/22/2025 6:56:43 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Wanna bet?


11 posted on 04/22/2025 7:01:40 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (My Bearded Lady neighbor is an "Intimacy Coach" from the shed w/ Palestinian & Gay flags.)
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To: Uncle Miltie

I have no idea. I looked elsewhere and all they say is a terrorist attack by ‘militants’.......

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/world/asia/kashmir-terrorist-attack.html

Militants:

https://www.newsweek.com/dozens-tourists-killed-terror-attack-during-jd-vance-visit-india-2062563

Militants:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/india-terror-attack-kashmir-tourists-feared-dead-baisaran-meadow-rcna202313

Militants:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/india-kashmir-terror-attack-tourists-killed-wounded-pahalgam/

FINALLY:

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-terrorist-attack-live-updates-pahalgam-anantnag-tourists-prime-minister-narendra-modi-amit-shah-terrorists-news-8227401

The Resistance Front, a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, claimed responsibility for the attack, but a government statement confirming the same is awaited.


12 posted on 04/22/2025 7:07:51 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Uncle Miltie

Lashkar-e-taiba
The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the recent attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. This attack occurred on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. TRF, which emerged in 2019, recruits youth online and is supported by Pakistani intelligence.

The Resistance Front (TRF): An offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba that has been responsible for several attacks in Jammu and Kashmir since its formation in 2019. Sheikh Sajjad Gul, the founder of TRF, has been designated a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967. TRF reportedly uses the same funding channels as Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Additionally, on April 18, 2024, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) held a gathering in Rawalkot, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, to pay tribute to slain terrorists Akif Haleem and Abdul Wahab. Abu Musa, a known LeT commander, threatened further attacks and beheadings in Jammu and Kashmir.

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT): A Pakistani Islamist Salafi jihadist organization founded in 1985–1986. LeT has been designated a terrorist group by numerous countries, including the United States, Australia, India, and the United Kingdom. The group’s primary stated objective is to merge the whole of Kashmir with Pakistan.


13 posted on 04/22/2025 7:09:03 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: EvilCapitalist
This is the first I’m hearing of this. Let me guess, Allahu Akbar?

Same here!

14 posted on 04/22/2025 7:10:34 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono
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To: Red Badger

Yup.

islam.

Thanks for checking.


15 posted on 04/22/2025 7:13:34 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (My Bearded Lady neighbor is an "Intimacy Coach" from the shed w/ Palestinian & Gay flags.)
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To: Red Badger

That attack was very true to the koran.


16 posted on 04/22/2025 8:02:36 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again," )
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To: fella

“I know that you have been shot repeatedly and are hemorrhaging badly. But I have brought you a pony to ride to the hospital!”


17 posted on 04/22/2025 8:09:59 PM PDT by Wally_Kalbacken
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To: Red Badger

Know Islam? No peace.


18 posted on 04/22/2025 8:46:17 PM PDT by vpintheak (Screw the ChiComms! America first!)
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To: EvilCapitalist
100%
19 posted on 04/22/2025 10:13:24 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (I am in mid-80's and I am not gonna change my opinions.)
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To: Red Badger

Hoping thier execution will be televised for the world to see, this is your fate from this day forward, we will not tolerate this


20 posted on 04/23/2025 3:38:28 AM PDT by ronnie raygun
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