United States Vice President JD Vance, currently on an official visit to India with his family, strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that took place on Tuesday. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Vance extended condolences to the victims and affirmed that the US would provide all possible assistance to India.
In a video shared by Russia Today, Vice President Vance stated, “I want to issue our condolences to the people of Kashmir who were affected by this terrible terrorist attack.”
He also referred to the conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump regarding the attack. “The President’s already spoken with Prime Minister Modi. I believe I’ll be speaking with him later this afternoon, and obviously, we’re providing whatever assistance and help we can provide to the government, to the people of India,” Vance said.
Earlier, in a post on X, Vance said, “Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack.”
US President Donald Trump had earlier called Prime Minister Modi to offer condolences for what he termed an “Islamist terror attack” in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Modi expressed gratitude for the support and reiterated India’s commitment to bringing the perpetrators and their backers to justice, calling the attack “cowardly and heinous.”
Trump condemned the attack and assured Modi that the United States stands firmly with India in its fight against terrorism, offering full support.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also expressed solidarity with India, posting on X, “The United States stands with India.”
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz described the incident as a “terrible tragedy” in response to President Trump’s statement on the attack.
The Pahalgam terror attack is being regarded as one of the most serious incidents of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Following the attack, security forces launched intensive search operations on Wednesday to locate and neutralize the terrorists responsible.
Security has been tightened in the region, with visuals showing deserted streets in the usually busy tourist town. Several organisations have also called for a bandh in Jammu in response to the attack.
(ANI)
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