Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and chief minister Omar Abdullah condemned that terror attack by a group of terrorists in the Baisaran area of Pahalgam that took place today in the afternoon.
In a post on X, LG Manoj Sinha assured the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished. “Spoke to the DGP and security officials. The army and J&K police teams have rushed to the area and have launched search operations”, he said.
Sinha also said that he has directed the district administration and the health officials to provide immediate medical attention to those admitted at Pahalgam. “An injured tourist has been evacuated to GMC Anantnag. I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured”, the LG added.
Meanwhile, chief minister Omar Abdullah also condemned the attack, stating that he is shocked beyond belief.
“I am shocked beyond belief. This attack on our visitors is an abomination. The perpetrators of this attack are animals, inhuman and worthy of contempt. No words of condemnation are enough. I send my sympathies to the families of the deceased”, he said.
Abdullah added that he has spoken to his colleague and minister Sakina Itoo and she has moved to the hospital to oversee the arrangements made for the injured.
“I will be flying back to Srinagar immediately”, he mentioned.