Ranchi, April 22: Jharkhand leaders, including Chief Minister Hemant Soren and former Chief Minister Champai Soren, have strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left two dead and 20 others injured.
In separate statements, both leaders described the attack as a “cowardly” act and a direct assault on humanity, calling for justice and extending condolences to the affected families.
“The cowardly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir is shocking,” said Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a post on social media platform X. “May Marang Buru give peace to the souls of the departed and give strength to the bereaved families to bear this difficult time of grief. I wish for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack,” he added.
Former Chief Minister Champai Soren echoed the sentiment, describing the incident as a “direct attack on humanity.” He also confirmed that top central government officials are monitoring the situation closely.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are personally monitoring the matter,” said Champai Soren. “The message is very clear — neither will we forget, nor will we forgive.”
The attack, which targeted unarmed tourists in the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir, has sparked nationwide outrage and renewed concerns over civilian safety in the conflict-prone region.
Security forces have launched a search operation in the area, while investigations into the identity and motives of the attackers are ongoing.
