SRINAGAR — An all-party meeting held on Thursday to discuss the recent militant attack in Pahalgam pledged full support for efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice and extended their support to the steps announced by the Union Government in the aftermath of the attack.
“We stand unwavering in our commitment to supporting all efforts in bringing these perpetrators to justice. In doing so, we affirm that no act of terror can ever weaken our resolve or extinguish our indomitable spirit,” the resolution adopted after the meeting read.
The meeting called by J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was attended by top leaders including National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, Democratic Progressive Mad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad, J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra, Peoples Conference president Sajjad Lone and People’s Democratic Party’s Mehboob Beg.
The resolution called for collective restraint and urged all sections of society — including community leaders, religious institutions, youth groups, civil society, and the media — to resist provocations aimed at disrupting peace and harmony.
“We also support the steps taken by the Union Government announced yesterday,” the resolution read.
The participants expressed unequivocal condemnation in the strongest possible terms of the heinous, inhumane attack in Pahalgam that targeted and killed innocent civilians.
“Such cowardly acts of brutality against peaceful citizens have no place in society and are a direct assault on the values of Kashmiriyat, and the idea of India, which have long been a symbol of unity, peace, and harmony in the region,” the resolution read.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families who have suffered loss. We share in your sorrow and stand united with you in this time of profound grief,” the resolution read.
The meeting also saluted Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who ferried tourists on his horse in Pahalgam, and was killed during his attempt to fight one of the militants to save the tourists.
“His valour and selflessness shall forever remain an inspiration to all. He is a true face of Kashmiriyat and Kashmir hospitality,” it added.
The resolution also commends the people for the extraordinary display of their moral and material support to all the tourists across the Kashmir Valley and for their resolute unity in condemning the recent attack.
“We appreciate the spontaneous, peaceful demonstrations across towns and villages across the length and breadth of J&K, which exemplify our unwavering commitment to peace, communal harmony, and the rule of law, and reaffirm our collective resolve to foster mutual respect, uphold constitutional values, and work collaboratively for the prosperity and stability of Jammu & Kashmir,” the resolution read.
The resolution also appealed to the governments of all States and Union Territories, in these trying times, to come forward with an unwavering commitment to protect the Kashmiri students and citizens who find themselves far from home.
“These individuals, whether travelling or residing outside Jammu and Kashmir, must be safeguarded against any form of harassment, discrimination, or intimidation,” it added.
