New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed her deepest condolences to the families of the victims on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that such acts of violence would not weaken India’s commitment to peace.
In a post on X, the President said, “I pay heartfelt tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The tragic loss of innocent lives in that heinous act remains etched in our collective memory. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The entire nation stands with them. Such acts of terror cannot deter our unwavering commitment to peace and unity. We remain resolute in our determination to defeat terrorism everywhere in all its forms.”
Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi paid his respects to the victims of the attack on its first anniversary, stating that the country will never forgive those responsible for the act and that the grief of the martyrs’ families is shared by the entire nation.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to the victims of the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that the nation remains united, resilient, and determined in its fight against terrorism as India marked the first anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 26 lives.
Marking the anniversary of the April 22, 2025, attack, around 2,000 students and members of civil society held solidarity marches in Tangdhar. Participants were seen holding the national flag and placards reading “Stop terror attack,” “We condemn attack on tourists,” and “We stand for innocent tourists.”
Students from Shiksha Niketan High School gathered to pay tribute to the 26 lives lost in the attack. The event also coincided with Earth Day, highlighting themes of remembrance and environmental awareness, including concerns over plastic pollution.
While paying tribute, a student noted that several families lost their loved ones on this day last year, when Kashmir—often referred to as “heaven on earth”—was struck by a terror attack that claimed innocent lives.
Earlier, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan also paid tribute to the victims and reaffirmed the country’s resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms, marking one year since the deadly incident.
The April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, shocked the nation after Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 civilians in a targeted assault reportedly based on religious identity.
In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation destroyed multiple terror launchpads linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
The subsequent escalation saw cross-border shelling and drone attacks, followed by a ceasefire agreement on May 10 after Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level talks. (ANI)
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