A horrifying terror attack shook Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday, April 23, as a group of gunmen opened fire on tourists in the picturesque Baisaran valley, killing one and injuring at least twelve others. The victim was identified as Manjunath, a resident of Shivamogga, Karnataka, who was visiting the region with his wife Pallavi and their young son.
In a heart-wrenching testimony, Pallavi recounted the moment her husband was shot dead in front of her. “It happened around 1:30 PM. We were at Pahalgam when three to four men attacked us. He died on the spot, in front of my eyes,” she said. In her emotional statement, she claimed the attackers were targeting Hindus, adding that when she confronted them and asked to be killed too, one of them replied: “I won’t kill you. Go tell this to Modi.”
This chilling remark has sparked further outrage and national condemnation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong statement, calling the attack a “heinous act” and promised that those behind it “will not be spared.” He added, “Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger.”
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.
Those behind this heinous act will be brought…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 22, 2025
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also condemned the incident and held an emergency meeting. He assured that all possible support is being extended to bring Manjunath’s body back to Shivamogga, as Pallavi appealed for urgent airlift assistance.
The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba group, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Security forces have been deployed in the region and a high-level investigation is underway.
