New Delhi, April 27— External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday spoke with United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Lammy, discussing the recent attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead, including a Nepalese national.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Spoke to Foreign Secretary David Lammy of UK today. Discussed the cross-border terrorist attack at Pahalgam. Underlined the importance of zero tolerance for terrorism.”
The April 22 attack targeted tourists near the popular Baisaran Meadow in Pahalgam and marked one of the deadliest strikes in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, which killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.
As condemnation poured in from across the globe, members of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Queens, New York, gathered on Sunday to pay tribute to the victims.
In a statement posted on X, the community said, “The Dawoodi Bohra community condemns the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
This tragic event has taken the lives of innocent people, leaving families heartbroken. In solidarity with the victims and to honour their memory, our community members across the world observe a moment of silence.”
Meanwhile, hundreds gathered in Toronto, Canada, staging a large candlelight vigil and rally to denounce the killings. Organized by Hindu Forum Canada, the Coalition of Hindus of North America (COHNA), and several other groups, the event drew more than 500 participants from Hindu, Jewish, Baloch, Iranian, and broader Canadian communities.
Marchers chanted slogans such as “Pakistan Murdabad” and urged the Canadian government to officially declare Pakistan a terrorist state.
In Nepal, lawmakers strongly condemned the attack during Sunday’s meeting of the House of Representatives.
Four lawmakers addressed the house, extending condolences and calling for unified global action against terrorism.
“On April 22, a terror attack took place in India’s Jammu Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including Sudeep Neupane from Butwal (Nepal), while a few others were seriously injured,” said Anita Devi Shah, former minister and member of the opposition Janamat Party.
“I condemn this terror attack. I express tribute to those who lost their lives and condolences to the family. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. Terrorism doesn’t have religion, nationality and acceptance, that’s why the whole world should be united and fight against it.”
Global condemnation continues to mount as India intensifies its diplomatic efforts to rally international support against terrorism.
