New Delhi [India], April 24 : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday strongly denounced the heinous attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
The statement issued stated that these visitors, seeking the breathtaking beauty of the valley, were tragically caught in this unexpected and deeply distressing act of violence.
In solemn remembrance, the NGT extends its heartfelt condolences to the victims of this devastating incident. "We pray that the Almighty grants peace to the departed souls and strength to their grieving families as they bear this untimely and irreplaceable loss," the statement read.
Additionally, the Tribunal wishes a swift recovery to those injured in the attack.
To honour the victims and express solidarity with their families, the Honourable members, staff, advocates, and registry of the NGT observed a two-minute silence.
The Tribunal stands united against such senseless violence and remains committed to advocating for peace and security.
Terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen while leaving several others injured, in one of the deadliest attacks in the valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed.
Following the terror attack, the Central government announced several diplomatic measures, such as closing the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, suspending the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals, giving them 40 hours to return to their country, and reducing the number of officers in the High Commissions on both sides.
India also halted the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960 in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.
"The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi are declared Persona Non Grata. They have a week to leave India. India will be withdrawing its own Defence/Navy/Air Advisors from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. These posts in the respective High Commissions are deemed annulled. Five support staff of the Service Advisors will also be withdrawn from both High Commissions," Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. He also mentioned that the Integrated Check Post at Attari will be closed with immediate effect.
The central government has called an all-party meeting to discuss the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The meeting will be held at 6 pm on Thursday at the Parliament. According to sources, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the meeting.