US President Donald Trump on Tuesday described the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam as “deeply disturbing” and pledged full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian people in their fight against terrorism.
Taking to Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir. The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!”
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also echoed the President’s sentiments in a post on X, stating, “The United States stands with India.” The Department of State further issued a strong condemnation of the attack, which left numerous tourists and civilians dead in the popular tourist destination.
The State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs cited the gravity of the attack and expressed solidarity with the victims.
“The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kashmir. Nothing can justify such a heinous act killing tourists and civilians. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. We continue to monitor the situation and call for perpetrators to be held accountable,” the Bureau stated in a post on X.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump had been briefed on the incident by the National Security Adviser and was expected to speak to Prime Minister Modi later in the day.
“In regards to the terrorist attack that took place in India earlier today, the President has been briefed by the National Security Adviser. He's being kept up to speed as more facts are learned. What we know already is dozens were killed and even more were injured in a brutal terrorist attack in a popular tourist location in South Kashmir,” she told reporters.
Ms Leavitt added, “President Trump will be speaking with Prime Minister Modi as soon as he possibly can to express his heartfelt condolences for those lost and our prayers are with those injured and our nation's support for our ally India.”
She went on to emphasise the broader significance of such attacks, stating, “These types of horrific events by terrorists are why those of us who work for peace and stability in the world continue our mission. So we'll give you a readout of that call later this afternoon.”
Meanwhile, the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a joint operation in the Baisaran area of Pahalgam in Anantnag district in pursuit of those behind the atrocity.
Local residents have held candlelight marches across Jammu and Kashmir, denouncing the attack that targeted civilians and tourists.
In response to the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman have reportedly cut short their respective foreign visits to return to the country.
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