Washington, DC [US], April 25 (ANI): The US House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority has criticized The New York Times for its coverage of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead. The newspaper’s use of the terms “gunmen” and “militants” to describe the attackers was deemed inadequate, prompting the committee to demand clearer language.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the US House Foreign Affairs Committee shared an edited version of The New York Times headline, replacing the word “militants” with “terrorists.” The committee commented, “Hey, @nytimes, we fixed it for you. This was a TERRORIST ATTACK, plain and simple. Whether it’s India or Israel, when it comes to TERRORISM, the NYT is removed from reality.”
The controversy arose over an article published by The New York Times, which carried the headline: “At Least 24 Tourists Gunned Down by Militants in Kashmir.” The committee’s remarks align with the broader US administration’s strong stance in support of India following the attack.
US President Donald Trump expressed his condolences to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation on April 23, offering full support to India in bringing the perpetrators of the “heinous attack” to justice. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, confirmed the conversation, stating, “President Trump strongly condemned the terror attack and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous attack.”
US Vice President JD Vance also condemned the attack, reiterating that the United States stands with India in its fight against terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the US commitment to holding the perpetrators accountable.
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz called the attack a “terrible tragedy,” joining others in offering condolences to the victims’ families and pledging support for India.
In response to the attack, India has taken decisive actions against Pakistan, which it holds responsible for supporting cross-border terrorism. India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, along with other diplomatic measures, including the expulsion of Pakistani diplomats and the cancellation of visas.
The terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, remains one of the deadliest assaults in the region in recent years.
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