Published : 23 Apr 2025, 05:33 PM
Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock over the suspected militant attack on tourists in Kashmir, sending condolences to India in a show of solidarity against terrorism.
In a post in X on Wednesday, he addressed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying: “Please accept my deepest condolences over the loss of life resulting from the terrorist attack that took place in Kashmir's Pahalgam. We strongly condemn this heinous act. Let me reaffirm Bangladesh's resolute stand against terrorism.”
As many as 26 people were killed and 17 were left injured when suspected militants opened fire at tourists at Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Kashmir's Anantnag district, Reuters reports.
The attack was the deadliest in Kashmir since the Pulwama attack in 2019.
Message from Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Kashmir incident:
"Excellency: Please accept my deepest condolences over the loss of life resulting from the terrorist attack that took place in Kashmir's Pahalgam. We strongly condemn this heinous act. Let me reaffirm…
— Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) April 23, 2025
Modi was in Saudi Arabia on a bilateral visit, but after receiving news of the attack, he cut short his visit and decided to return home on Tuesday night instead of Wednesday, which had previously been scheduled.
US President Donald Trump reached out to Modi following the attack, strongly condemning the incident and expressing full support for India in bringing the culprits to justice.