US lawmakers call for boosting intelligence ties with Delhi

US lawmakers Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick, co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India, urged the Trump administration to enhance intelligence cooperation with India and support the South Asian nation's counterterror operations.

In an April 24 letter to US secretary of state Marco Rubio over the Pahalgam terror attack, the two Congressmen suggested that Indian and American intelligence agencies must intensify collaboration for dismantling terror networks in the South Asian region. They suggested increasing information-sharing platforms, joint operations, and real-time intelligence support to combat capabilities of terror groups like LeT.

The Congressmen also suggested that Washington should provide targeted support to New Delhi's counterterrorism efforts including logistical capabilities and technical expertise. They noted that advanced technologies must be leveraged to counter terror groups.


Condemning the terror attack, US Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a post on X, "I am praying for the Indian people following the tragic terrorist attack in Kashmir. America stands with our dear friends in India and against terrorism in all its forms."

New York senator and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said his heart breaks for the "innocent tourists and locals murdered by terrorists in the revolting attack in Kashmir, and I wish a speedy recovery for the injured."

He added that there can be no tolerance for the hatred that breeds "this kind of unjustifiable violence".

Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory Meeks from New York said he is heartbroken by the news of the heinous terrorist attack targeting innocent tourists and condemns this senseless act of terrorism.

Congressman Mike Lawler of New York strongly also condemned the terrorist attack, saying the US stands with India.

The United Nations also strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam.