Pahalgam Terror Attack: Trump To Putin, World Leaders On Deadliest Attack Since Pulwama In Jammu & Kashmir

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to cut short his trip to Saudi Arabia after the grave terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam region, which succumbed at least 28 lives including foreigners and families from Maharashtra and other regions. On Wednesday, PM Modi returned in the early hours and held major talks with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to review the situation. Following the attack, world leaders from across the globe have reacted and condemned terrorism, while conveying solidarity with India.

Right after the attack was notified to PM Modi when he was in Saudi Arabia, he said, "I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected."

PM Modi has vowed to bring justice to the victims. He said, "Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice...they will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger."

Following his statement, US Vice President JD Vance who is currently in India for his four-day trip, said through his X handler, "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," Vance added.

The attack received immense criticism from the USA, Russia, Israel and even France. All have voiced their fight against terrorism.

US' 47th President Donald Trump through his social media app, Truth Social, said, "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, Trump said, while offering full support and deepest sympathies to the country. He added, "Our hearts are with you all!"

While amidst tensions with Ukraine, Russia's President Vladimir Putin also offered his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Pahalgam attack.

According to the Russian Embassy, Putin stated that Russia is committed to further extending its cooperation with Indian partners to fight terrorism in its all forms and manifestations.

"Please accept the deepest condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack near the town of Pahalgam that claimed the lives of civilians - citizens of various countries. There can be no justification for this brutal crime. We expect that its sponsors and perpetrators will be duly punished," Putin said in the note cited by the Russian Embassy in India.

Another key ally, Israel's Prime Minister Office said, "I am deeply saddened by the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that killed and injured dozens of innocents. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims & their families."

"Israel stands with India in its fight against terrorism," Israel said.

Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy also expressed her country's closeness to the families affected, the injured, the Government and all the Indian people.

Even, Iran's foreign minister Esmail Baqaei condemned the terrorist attack on India. Esmail Baqaei described this heinous act as a grave crime, in flagrant violation of all international legal and humanitarian norms. Baqaei reiterated the principled position of the Islamic Republic of Iran in unequivocally condemning all forms and manifestations of terrorism.

UAE also backed in India its fight against terrorism. Additionally, UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the Kashmir terror attack.

2025 Pahalgam Terror Attack:

The attack occurred on April 22, at the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, where terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists, killing at least 28 people while injuring over 20 people, as per reports. The terrorist group is affiliated to be a shadow terrorist group under the Pakistan-based so-called Lashkar-e-Taiba. This offshoot terrorist group is called The Resistance Front (TRF).

As per reports, at around 2:50 PM of April 22nd, 4 to 6 terrorists dashed into the hot tourist spot of Baisaran meadow, where tens and hundreds of tourists were sightseeing and enjoying nice weather. The majority of the victims were males.

Baisaran Valley, barely 5 kilometres from Pahalgam in Kashmir's Anantnag district, is a popular tourist attraction that has been dubbed "mini-Switzerland" due to its scenic splendour, as per Wikipedia, while Pahalgam is one of the most important sites for Hindus. Hence, the entire region is reportedly a famous tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir.

After the attack, a large number of people from the Muslim community and others took to the streets to protest against Pakistan over their heinous attack. However, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has emphasized that their country has no link with the Pahalgam attack.

Currently, the Pahalgam terror attack has shaken India to its core, as it is the deadliest since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, which also targeted civilians.