Pahalgam terrorist attack: PM Modi to cut short visit to Saudi Arabia after terror attack in J-K

Terrorists attacked tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.  Officials said security forces have fanned out in the Baisaran area to hunt down the assailants. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said security forces have launched operations to neutralise terrorists who carried out the Pahalgam attack, and the perpetrators will have to pay a very heavy price for their heinous act. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday "strongly" condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and paid condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. In a post on X, PM Modi said, those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice.

Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and said the perpetrators would face the harshest consequences. He added that he would be visiting Srinagar to hold a security review meeting. Political leaders across parties have strongly condemned the firing incident reported in the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir, calling it an attack on peace and the region's tourism sector.

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US President Trump condoles Kashmir attack

He said the US stands strong with India against terrorism, underlining that PM Modi and the people of India “have our full support”.

PM Modi to cut short visit to Saudi Arabia after terror attack in J-K

PM Narendra Modi decides to cut short visit to Saudi Arabia after terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, as government sources said.

J-K CM Omar Abdullah briefs Union Home Minister Amit Shah over Pahalgam terrorist attack

LG Manoj Sinha and other high-level officials are also present at the meeting.

#WATCH | Srinagar | J&K CM Omar Abdullah briefs Union Home Minister Amit Shah over Pahalgam terrorist attack. LG Manoj Sinha and other high-level officials also present. pic.twitter.com/bxgkiVRmW0

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025

Amit Shah reaches J&K's Srinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaches J&K's Srinagar to hold a high-level meeting in the wake of the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam.

'Rescued three injured persons': Local

#WATCH | Anantnag, J&K | A local working as a Tourist Police personnel in Pahalgam says, "I rescued three injured persons. Local people rescued all the injured. there." pic.twitter.com/DDPkYWv9yM

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025

Anantnag Police announces a 24/7 Emergency Help Desk for tourists

*24/7 Emergency Help Desk for Tourists –Police Control Room Anantnag*

A dedicated help desk has been established at the Police Control Room Anantnag to assist tourists requiring assistance or information.

Contact Details:

9596777669
01932225870
Whatsapp 9419051940

— Anantnag Police( اننت ناگ پولیس) (@AnantnagPolice) April 22, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to arrive in Srinagar

He will be conducting a high-level meeting in the wake of the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam.