US President Donald Trump has commented on the latest Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir as a "bad one". The attack on innocent tourists killed 26 people and injured many more. Trump assured that India and Pakistan would put an end to their age-old disputes over Kashmir, which have been going on for centuries.
Talking on the issue in a statement, Trump stated, "I'm very close to India and I'm very close to Pakistan, and they've had that war for a thousand years in Kashmir. Kashmir's been going for a thousand years, maybe even longer than that. That was a terrible one. There has been tension at that border for 1,500 years." He went ahead to add that he is quite sure both countries will find a solution, as he stated, "It's been the same, but I am sure they'll figure it out one way or the other. I know both leaders. There's intense tension between Pakistan and India, but there always has been" ¹.
The US State Department has denounced the attack, with Spokesperson Tammy Bruce saying, "As President Trump and Secretary Rubio have made clear, the United States stands with India, strongly condemns all acts of terrorism. We pray for the lives of those lost and for the recovery of the injured and call for the perpetrators of this heinous act to be brought to justice" ¹.
In the wake of the attack, there has been increased tension between Pakistan and India, with India responding by taking harsh actions like suspending the Indus Water Treaty and closing the Attari check post against Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to punish the terrorists and their sponsors, declaring, "Today, on the soil of Bihar, I say to the entire world, India will identify, trace and punish every terrorist and their sponsors. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism" ¹.
The Pahalgam attack has evoked widespread indignation, and the world is anxiously watching while tensions between Pakistan and India mount. The attack has been owned by the Resistance Front, the proxy of banned Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba ².
Key Developments:
Tensions Mount: Ties between Pakistan and India further deteriorate over the Pahalgam terror attack.
US Position: America stands with India, denouncing all acts of terrorism.
India's Reaction: India suspends Indus Water Treaty and closes Attari check post against Pakistan.
PM Modi's Promise: Prime Minister Modi vows to punish terrorists and their sponsors.
Global Community: The global community looks on as tensions between India and Pakistan escalate.