Starmer conveyed his condolences on the loss of innocent lives to Prime Minister Modi
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who strongly condemned the heinous Pahalgam terror attack and expressed that the UK stands with India in this hour of tragedy. The details of the call were shared by the India’s Ministry of External Affairs’ spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, in a post on X.
“PM @Keir_Starmer of UK called PM @narendramodi and conveyed his sincere condolences on the innocent lives lost in the heinous terror attack on Indian soil. He strongly condemned the barbaric terror attack and expressed that UK stands with the people of India in this hour of tragedy.”
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof extended his condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Strongly condemning the “cowardly act,” PM Schoof rejected terrorism in all its forms and expressed solidarity with India.
In response, Prime Minister Modi thanked the Netherlands for their support, emphasising India’s commitment to collaborating closely with the Netherlands in strengthening the global fight against terrorism.
Following the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, 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. Recognised as one of the most successful international treaties, it has endured frequent tensions, including conflict. It has provided a framework for irrigation and hydropower development for over 50 years.
Modi also assured the country that the terrorists responsible for this attack, along with those who conspired it, will face punishment beyond their imagination, The Prime Minister asserted that the time has come to eliminate the remaining strongholds of terrorism and that the willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the backbone of the perpetrators of terror.
Meanwhile, Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed “heartfelt condolences” to the bereaved families of the Indians killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
In a post on X, she said on Saturday, “I am deeply saddened by the recent horrific attack in Pahalgam. I share my profound sorry with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and express our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and all those injured during this difficult time.”
Condolences continued to pour in from countries after the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and offered his condolences for the victims. Both leaders agreed that there could be no justification for such acts of terror.
In a post on X, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said: “President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran called PM Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims. Both leaders agreed that there could be no justication for such acts of terror and all those who believe in humanity must stand together in the fight against terrorism. PM shared the anger and anguish of the people of India and their resolve to deal with those behind the terror attack and their supporters, firmly and decisively.” Pakistan-supported terrorists on Tuesday massacred 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali national in Pahalgam in the Valley.
Meanwhile, in a major development following the attack, intelligence agencies have compiled a list of 14 local terrorists who are actively operating in Jammu and Kashmir. According to sources, these individuals, aged between 20 and 40 years, are helping foreign terrorists from Pakistan by providing logistical and ground support.
