J&K Assembly denounces Baisaran Valley attack

J&K assembly on Monday passed a resolution condemning the April 22 terror attack at Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam that killed 25 tourists and a local and endorsed the diplomatic measures announced by the Union government after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security.

The resolution, moved by J&K deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary, was put to voice vote by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather and subsequently passed unanimously.

"This House unequivocally condemns the heinous, cowardly act that resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Such acts of terror are a direct assault on the ethos of Kashmiriyat, the values enshrined in our Constitution and the spirit of unity, peace and harmony that have long characterized J&K and our nation," read the resolution. The J&K assembly also stood in full solidarity with the victims and their families, and extended deepest condolences to those who have suffered "irreparable loss and affirmed their collective resolve to share in their grief and support them in their hour of need".


"This House salutes the supreme sacrifice of Shaheed Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who, while bravely attempting to save the tourists, laid down his life. His courage and selflessness embody the true spirit of Kashmir and shall serve as an enduring inspiration for future generations," read the resolution.

The assembly also commended the people of J&K for their extraordinary display of unity, compassion and resilience in the aftermath of the attack.

It also appealed to the governments of all the states and UTs to ensure the safety, dignity and well-being of Kashmiri students and citizens residing or travelling outside J&K.