UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls EAM S Jaishankar, Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif separately, reiterating his strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22, claiming the lives of 26 innocent Indians.

The Secretary-General emphasised the importance of pursuing justice and accountability for these attacks through lawful means.

He also expressed deep concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan, underscoring the need to avoid a confrontation that could lead to tragic consequences. Guterres offered his Good Offices to support de-escalation efforts.

In response, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his appreciation for the unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Taking to X, Jaishankar wrote, “Agreed on the importance of accountability. India is resolved that the perpetrators, planners, and backers of this attack are brought to justice.”

PM Modi gives Indian armed forces full operational freedom to revenge Pahalgam attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given instructions to the Indian armed forces to retaliate with their full operational freedom to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, when Pakistan-backed terrorists massacred innocent Indian tourists who were visiting Kashmir for vacation but their stay ended in a tragedy.

As per sources, the Prime Minister affirmed that it is our national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism and expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian Armed Forces. He said that they have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of their response.

Terrorists hand-picked Hindu tourists, shot them dead in front of wife, children, parents 

In one of the most deadliest terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan-backed terrorists who targeted civilians in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow, singled out and hand picked Hindus. Eyewitnesses and victims of the terror attack narrated their harrowing ordeal saying terrorists checked tourists IDs, confirmed their religion and targeted Hindus. They also asked them to read Kalma and shot dead those who failed or refused.