Wreath-laying ceremony of Pahalgam attack victims held; Amit Shah meets survivors
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday laid wreaths on the bodies of 26 people killed in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, and assured the survivors that the perpetrators of the dastardly act would be brought to justice, officials said.
Shah laid the wreaths on the coffins of the victims of the terror attack at the Police Control Room here.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also paid their tributes to the victims, the officials said.
The Home Minister later interacted with families of the slain persons and other survivors of the attack.
He assured them the security forces would leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators of the deadly attack to the book, the officials said.
Shah arrived here within hours of the attack on Wednesday night and was briefed about the situation by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat.
The Home Minister also chaired a security review meeting, which was also attended by the Lieutenant Governor.
With a heavy heart, paid last respects to the deceased of the Pahalgam terror attack. Bharat will not bend to terror. The culprits of this dastardly terror attack will not be spared. pic.twitter.com/bFxb2nDT4H
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 23, 2025
Earlier, the bodies of victims killed in the gruesome terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday were brought here.
“We have received 26 bodies which were brought to the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar in the wee hours (of Wednesday). The bodies will be moved to the police control room (PCR),” an official had said earlier.
At least 26 persons—mostly tourists—were killed by terrorists on Tuesday at the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam in one of the worst terror attacks on civilians in Kashmir in the past many years.
J-K Government announces ex gratia
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the families of each of those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.
Making the announcement, J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in a post on X, “Deeply shocked and anguished by the despicable terrorist attack in Pahalgam yesterday. This barbaric and senseless act of brutality against innocent civilians has no place in our society. We condemn it in the strongest possible terms. We mourn the precious lives lost.”
The chief minister said no amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of loved ones, but as a mark of support and solidarity, the J-K government announces an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased.
The chief minister also announced Rs 2 lakh for those seriously injured, and Rs 1 lakh for those with minor injuries.
All arrangements have been made to transport of the mortal remains of the deceased back to their homes in a dignified manner, Abdullah said.
“The injured are being provided the best medical care. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. We share in your grief and stand by you in this dark hour,” Abdullah said.
“Terror will never break our resolve. We will not rest until those behind this barbarity are brought to justic,” the chief minister said.
