 "White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during a press briefing on Tuesday. ANI")
Hours after a deadly terrorist attack killed 28 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, the US on Tuesday said that such horrific acts of terrorism highlight the importance of continuing efforts to achieve peace and stability worldwide.
“These types of horrific events by terrorists are why those of us who work for peace and stability in the world continue our mission…,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump has been briefed by National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on the deadly attack and is being kept updated as more details emerge about the brutal attack at the popular tourist destination.
“The President has been briefed and is being kept up to speed as more facts are learned,” she said.
She also mentioned that President Trump will soon be speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer his heartfelt condolences for those lost in the attack, while also expressing the United States’ prayers for the injured and reaffirming support for India.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsTerrorists opened fire at a popular meadow near Pahalgam, Kashmir, often referred to as “mini Switzerland,” targeting tourists who were enjoying meals, pony rides, or picnicking, according to officials and eyewitnesses.
As news of the attack emerged, Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately called Home Minister Amit Shah, urging him to visit the Union Territory.
Amit Shah arrived in Srinagar just after 9 pm and went directly to the Raj Bhavan from the airport.
Upon his arrival, Jammu and Kashmir Police Director General Nalin Prabhat briefed the Home Minister about the attack.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, and Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka were also present during the briefing.
Meanwhile, meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) under the leadership of PM Modi is likely to take place on Wednesday.
With inputs from agencies