Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti said such attacks must be denounced.
“I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, which tragically killed …and injured several as being reported for now. Such violence is unacceptable and must be denounced,” she said in a post on X.
The former chief minister said historically, Kashmir has welcomed tourists warmly, making this rare incident deeply concerning, and called for a thorough investigation.
“A thorough investigation is needed to bring the perpetrators to justice and examine potential security lapses. Ensuring visitor safety is paramount, and steps must be taken to prevent future attacks. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families,” she added.
People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone said the perpetrators of the attack are the worst enemies of Kashmiris.
“Condemn strongly the dastardly and cowardly attack in Pahalgam. For decades we have been identified with being great hosts. We have a history of hospitality. And some cowardly terrorists want to destroy it all,” he said in a post on X.
Lone said the tourism industry here has suffered a lot and those involved in the sector have begun to restart their lives after a long time.
“They had begun to dream. And here are the ugly villains to shatter it all. Make no mistake. These terror attacks are aimed at yet again disempowering us economically. Those who do this are the worst enemies of Kashmiris.
“They defile our history of hospitality, smearing our glorious past. And they are a curse on our present. They are enemies of our children of our young generation. We have to unitedly send a message that there is no tolerance for terror. Let us live our lives in peace and economic dignity. Please get out of our lives. These tourists are our revered guests,” Lone said.
Such violence is unacceptable: Mehbooba
