Pakistan ‘concerned’ over killing of tourists in IIOJK’s Pahalgam
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Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of tourists in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area.
Responding to media queries, the Foreign Office spokesperson said, “We are concerned at the loss of tourists’ lives in an attack in Anantnag district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
The spokesperson also criticised the Indian media for its “irresponsible and baseless accusations” against Pakistan in the immediate aftermath of the attack, calling it a “knee-jerk reaction driven by political motives.”
“This has become a predictable pattern of blame without proof, used to distract from India’s own governance and security failures in the region,” the spokesperson added.
The attack occurred on Tuesday in the Baisaran meadows near the tourist town of Pahalgam. According to Indian officials and media reports, at least four unidentified gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists from close range, killing 26 and injuring more than 30 others—some critically. The assailants fled the scene, prompting a manhunt by Indian security forces.
Indian police have termed it a “terror attack” but, as of Monday evening, no group had claimed responsibility.
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