People in J&K Hold Candle March to Condemn Attack on Tourists
In a show of solidarity and outrage, people in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, held a candle march on Tuesday to condemn the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam. The attack, which has reportedly claimed the lives of 27 people, has sent shockwaves across the country and sparked widespread condemnation.
The candle march, which was attended by hundreds of people, began at the Handwara Bus Stand and proceeded to the police lines, where the participants lit candles and chanted slogans such as “Wake up Pakistan” and “Stop killing innocent people”. The march was organized by local residents and civil society groups to express their outrage and grief over the brutal attack on tourists.
The terrorist attack occurred on Monday evening when a group of militants, identified as The Resistance Front, attacked a tourist bus in Pahalgam, killing 27 people and injuring many others. The attack has been widely condemned by political leaders and civil society groups across the country.
The candle march in Handwara was a powerful display of solidarity with the victims of the attack and their families. The participants, who included local residents, students, and civil society activists, expressed their deep anger and disappointment over the attack and demanded that the authorities take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of tourists and locals alike.
“We are shocked and saddened by the attack on tourists in Pahalgam,” said a local resident, who participated in the candle march. “We demand that the authorities take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of tourists and locals alike. We also demand that the government takes concrete steps to address the root causes of terrorism and extremism in the region.”
The attack on tourists in Pahalgam is the latest in a series of violent attacks that have targeted tourists and locals alike in Jammu and Kashmir. The region has been plagued by terrorism and insurgency for decades, and the latest attack has sent a strong message to the authorities that more needs to be done to address the issue.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the attack and have promised to take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of tourists and locals alike. The police have also arrested several suspects in connection with the attack and are working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
The attack on tourists in Pahalgam has also sparked widespread outrage and condemnation across the country. Political leaders and civil society groups have condemned the attack and have demanded that the authorities take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of tourists and locals alike.
“We strongly condemn the attack on tourists in Pahalgam and demand that the authorities take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of tourists and locals alike,” said a spokesperson for the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee. “We also demand that the government takes concrete steps to address the root causes of terrorism and extremism in the region.”
The attack on tourists in Pahalgam has also sparked concerns about the safety and security of tourists in the region. The region is a popular tourist destination, and the attack has raised concerns about the safety and security of tourists.
In a statement, the Union Home Ministry said that it was taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. “We are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir,” said a spokesperson for the Union Home Ministry. “We are working closely with the state government and other stakeholders to ensure that the region remains a safe and secure destination for tourists.”
The attack on tourists in Pahalgam has also sparked concerns about the role of Pakistan in the region. The terrorist outfit that claimed responsibility for the attack, The Resistance Front, is believed to have links with Pakistan-based terrorist groups.
“We demand that Pakistan takes immediate action to prevent the use of its territory for terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir,” said a spokesperson for the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee. “We also demand that the international community takes concrete steps to address the issue of terrorism in the region.”
In conclusion, the attack on tourists in Pahalgam has sent shockwaves across the country and sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. The candle march in Handwara was a powerful display of solidarity with the victims of the attack and their families, and it is hoped that it will send a strong message to the authorities that more needs to be done to address the issue of terrorism and extremism in the region.
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