Pahalgam attack: ‘MEA says attack came in wake of 'successful elections, economic growth and development’

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday condemned the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

At least 26 tourists were feared killed and several were injured when terrorists opened fire in a picturesque meadow near Pahalgam town.

Bajrang Dal workers in Jammu held a protest following a terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, in which at least 20 tourists were killed and several were injured.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reached Srinagar for a high-level security review meeting.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached J&K's Srinagar on Tuesday to hold a high-level meeting in the wake of the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam.

Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Kashmir’s Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, PTI reported citing sources.

The 26 dead included two foreigners and two locals, a high ranking official told PTI without getting into details.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and demanded strict action against the perpetrators of the attack.

“I am deeply anguished by the brutal terrorist attack in the Pahalgam region of Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir. My heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured. This act of violence is utterly reprehensible and must not go unpunished,” Banerjee wrote on X.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration issued helpline numbers after a terrorist attack occurred in Pahalgam.

Emergency Control Room – Srinagar: 0194-2457543, 0194-2483651 Adil Fareed, ADC Srinagar – 7006058623. Helpline for assistance on the Pahalgam terror incident," says Information & PR Department, UT of J&K.

A businessman from Karnataka’s Shivamogga district was among those killed in a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday, according to the victim’s family. READ FULL STORY

Political leaders condemned the attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, where at least 20 tourists were injured and many feared dead as unidentified gunmen opened fire on innocent civilians, officials said. READ FULL STORY

Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 12 people were injured and several are feared dead.

"The cowardly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, is highly condemnable. My condolences are with the bereaved families in this hour of immense grief," Sharma said.

A terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday left at least 12 tourists injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire. The attack took place at Baisaran, a meadow accessible only by foot or pony, where a group of tourists had gone visiting this morning, the officials said. READ FULL STORY

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP condemned the terror attack on unarmed tourists at a Pahalgam resort on Tuesday.

Calling it a "tragic and unfortunate incident", Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Sat Sharma said the attack was carried out at the behest of Pakistan, targeting innocent visitors who had come to the Union Territory to experience its natural beauty.

"This is heartbreaking. The tourists had visited Vaishno Devi and later decided to explore scenic destinations like Pahalgam. Such acts of violence should not happen, especially when people come here in peace," Sharma said.

Pahalgam attack live updates: In the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Union home minister Amit Shah departed for Srinagar. The state's lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha is also on his way to Srinagar.

Pahalgam attack live updates: Anantnag police announced a help desk for tourists in the aftermath of a terrorist attack that injured several tourists in Pahalgam.

In a post on X they said, “24/7 Emergency Help Desk for Tourists –Police Control Room Anantnag - A dedicated help desk has been established at the Police Control Room Anantnag to assist tourists requiring assistance or information.”

The contact details for the help desk are as follows:

• 9596777669
• 01932225870
• Whatsapp 9419051940

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he had held an emergency meeting with senior state officials and dispatched multiple teams to Jammu and Kashmir to coordinate response efforts.

The CM's response came after it was reported that tourists from Karnataka had been injured in the attack.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday left for Srinagar to take stock of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of a terror attack on tourists at Pahalgam, official sources said.

Shah headed for Jammu and Kashmir soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him and asked him to visit the Union Territory, they said.

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday held a meeting after receiving information about aKarnataka businessman being injured in the Pahalgam terror attack, PTI reported.

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday vowed to come down heavily on the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack in which at least 12 tourists were injured. Promising the harshest consequences for those who carried out the attack, Shah said he would leave for Srinagar shortly to hold an urgent security review meeting with all agencies. READ FULL STORY

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Tuesday strongly condemned the terror attack on tourists in the Pahalgam area of Anantnag district and assured that those behind the incident will be brought to justice.

In a post on microblogging platform X, LG Sinha 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. Spoke to the DGP & Security officials. Army and J&K Police teams have rushed to the area and launched search operations."

At least 12 tourists were injured in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir. Gunshots were heard in the area, following which security forces rushed there.