‘All Kashmiris are not terrorists’: Rajnath Singh shuts down troll

Singh, whose official handle was tagged in that tweet, posted: “Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace and tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists.” Following this, the Twitter account, listed under the name Shuchi Singh Kalra, was found deleted.

Screengrab of Kalra’s tweet which has now been deleted.

Earlier, Singh said, “I am pained at the loss of lives of Amarnath pilgrims. But I salute the people of Kashmir as all sections of society have condemned the attack. It shows the spirit of Kashmiriyat is very much alive.”

The attack on Amarnath Yatris is a cowardly act of terror. Heartening to see the whole nation stand united against terrorism. pic.twitter.com/JglOdZWU34

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017

“I am pained at the loss of lives of Amarnath pilgrims. But I salute the people of Kashmir as all sections of society have condemned the attack,” he told reporters in New Delhi.

The people of Kashmir have strongly condemned the terror attack on Amarnath yatris. It shows the spirit of Kashmiriyat is very much alive.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017

Seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, were killed and 19 injured when terrorists attacked a bus in Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace & tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists https://t.co/YdTnjDND9i

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017

Many came forward and echoed his thought and few also lauded Singh for his response.

.@rajnathsingh not only shows how to deal with hateful trolls, but also provides a fine example of humanity for many in his own party

— Sidharth Bhatia (@bombaywallah) July 11, 2017

Thank you for saying this!

— Hasiba (@HasibaAmin) July 11, 2017

Excellent statement. Thank you sir.

— Apar (@aparatbar) July 11, 2017

Sir your words of calmness will be soothing in this atmosphere of hate! We expected this gracious warmth from you @rajnathsingh ji

— zafar sareshwala (@zafarsareshwala) July 11, 2017

The home minister on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and ordered enhanced security for pilgrims visiting Amarnath cave shrine.

In the meeting, sources said, Singh directed that those terrorists responsible for the attack should be hunt down soon. The pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Lord Shiva, located in the Himalayas at an altitude of 12,756 feet, started on June 29 and will conclude on August 7.