'They will not be spared': PM Modi vows action against those behind Pahalgam terror attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed 28 lives, vowing that those responsible for the “heinous act” would be brought to justice.

In a post on X, the prime minister said, “They (terrorists) will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger.” Modi also conveyed his condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the attack.

“I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected,” he said.

Modi also spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah following the attack and asked him to take all suitable steps to deal with the situation.

Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Kashmir’s Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 28 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.

The 28 dead included two foreigners and two locals, a high ranking official said without getting into details.

Several Union ministers have condemned the terror attack.

Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the perpetrators of the terror attack will face the harshest consequences.

“Deeply pained by the brutal terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, J&K. My thoughts are with the families of the victims of this cowardly act, perpetrators of which will face the harshest consequences,” Shekhawat said.

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw termed the attack a cowardly act.

“Strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, J&K. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims & prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he said.

Union Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh also dubbed the terror attack on tourists as cowardly act.

“Deeply shocked by the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. There can be nothing more cowardly than targeting innocent lives,” Singh said.

“My thoughts are with the families who lost their loved ones. We stand together, as a nation, in grief and in our unwavering resolve to defeat terrorism,” he said.

Food Minister Pralhad Joshi said the perpetrators of the terror attack will be brought to justice.

“Deeply devastated by the terror attack in Pahalgam, South Kashmir. Terrorism will never succeed in breaking our spirit. Our resolve to fight against such evil only grows stronger. Prayers for the victims and strength to their families in this difficult hour. Perpetrators will be brought to justice,” Joshi said.

With inputs from agencies