US Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance condole “devastating terrorist attack” in Pahalgam
First Published: 22nd April, 2025 22:26 IST
US Vice President JD Vance: In a post on X, the US Vice President offered thoughts and prayers to the country.
US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance offered condolences on the terror attack which took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday.
In a post on X, the US Vice President offered thoughts and prayers to the country.
Vance said, “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.”
Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu also paid “heartfelt” condolences to the families who have lost their dear ones in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam and also prayed for the quick recovery of the injured ones.
In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan handle said that the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir is shocking and painful.”The terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, is shocking and painful. It is a dastardly and inhuman act which must be condemned unequivocally. Attacking innocent citizens, in this case tourists, is utterly appalling and unpardonable,” the post reads.
“My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their dear ones and my prayers for the quick recovery of the injured,” it added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday “strongly” condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam and paid condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.
In a post on X, PM Modi stated that those responsible for this heinous act will be brought to justice.
“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 person recovers as soon as possible. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected,” PM Modi said.
“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 unshakeable, and it will get even stronger,” he added.
Condemnation poured in from across the world over the dastardly terror attack.
Earlier, Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar said in a message on X, “Deeply saddened by the heinous terror attack on tourists in #Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Israel stands united with India in the fight against terror.” (ANI)
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