SRINAGAR: Political and administrative leaders have strongly condemned the militant attack on tourists in Baisaran village of Pahalgam earlier today, which left at least five persons injured and led to heightened security activity in the region.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he is flying back to Srinagar following what he described as an “abomination”. In a post on X Omar said, “I’m shocked beyond belief. This attack on our visitors is an abomination. The perpetrators of this attack are animals, inhuman & worthy of contempt. No words of condemnation are enough. I send my sympathies to the families of the deceased.”
I’m shocked beyond belief. This attack on our visitors is an abomination. The perpetrators of this attack are animals, inhuman & worthy of contempt. No words of condemnation are enough. I send my sympathies to the families of the deceased. I’ve spoken to my colleague @sakinaitoo…
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) April 22, 2025
He confirmed that he has spoken to party colleague Sakina Itoo, who has reached the hospital to oversee treatment and other arrangements for the injured. “The death toll is still being ascertained, so I don’t want to get into those details. They will be officially conveyed as the situation becomes clearer. Needless to say, this attack is much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years,” he added.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also issued a strong condemnation of the attack. In a post on X, he said, “I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.”
I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished. Spoke to the DGP & Security officials. Army and J&K Police teams have rushed to the area and launched search operations.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) April 22, 2025
The LG said he has spoken to the Director General of Police and other senior security officials. The Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police have been deployed to the site, and search operations are underway. “Directed the district administration and 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,” he said.
Officials said that five persons were injured after militants opened fire on a group of tourists in Baisaran this afternoon. Security forces were immediately sent to the area, and the condition of the injured is reported to be stable.
