‘Diabolical act of mindless violence’: Supreme Court condemns terror attack in Pahalgam

A full court meeting of the Supreme Court unanimously adopted a resolution on Wednesday condemning the act of terrorism, as per an official statement.

The resolution said: “This diabolical act of mindless violence has shaken the conscience of all and is a stark reminder of the brutality and inhumanity that terrorism unleashes. Supreme Court of India pays its respectful tribute to the innocent lives snuffed out brutally and prematurely while also expressing its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May the departed souls rest in peace and may those who were injured recover soon.”

“The nation stands with the victims and their families in this hour of indescribable grief. The attack on tourists, who were merely enjoying the natural beauty of the Crown Jewel of India, i.e. Kashmir, is undoubtedly an affront to the values of humanity and the sanctity of life and this Court strongly condemns the same,” it added.

Expressing solidarity with the victims and the bereaved families, judges of the apex court, lawyers and Registry staff also observed two minutes’ silence at 2 pm.

The initial probe has indicated that four terrorists, including two believed to be “foreign nationals”, arrived in camouflage attire before carrying out the terror attack. On Wednesday, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that they had nothing to do with the attack.