Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar condemns Pahalgam terror attack, recalls Chittisinghpura massacre

On Wednesday, the Jathedar said the tragic incident reminded him of the March 2000 massacre at Chittisinghpura in Kashmir’s Anantnag. Around 35 Sikhs were killed in the attack. He emphasised the “need for justice” in the wake of the latest incident in Pahalgam and sought “that the truth behind the Chittisinghpura massacre be revealed as well” so that the affected families finally receive justice.

Jathedar Gargaj offered prayers before the Akal Purakh (True One Being) to grant “eternal peace to the departed souls” and strength to the bereaved families “to accept His will”. He also prayed that such inhumane acts “may never occur anywhere in the world” and for peace and harmony to prevail across the country and the world.

Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), also expressed his condolences to the bereaved families. “This inhuman and brutal act has deeply hurt the values of society,” he said, emphasising that spiritual and humanitarian teachings do not promote such violence, but rather guide everyone towards unity, brotherhood, and harmony.

Expressing solidarity with the victims’ families, he offered prayers seeking peace for the departed souls.

Preliminary probe into Tuesday’s attack has indicated that at least four terrorists, wearing camouflage outfits, opened fire at the Baisaran meadow with American-made M4 carbine assault rifles and AK-47s. Many of the victims were holidaying with families at the tourist destination at the time of the attack.

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