Pahalgam terror attack: Conspirators will face harshest response, vows PM Modi

Pahalgam terror attack: "Conspirators will face the harshest response," says PM Modi

The terrorists responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, along with those involved in the conspiracy, will face the harshest punishment, assuring the nation that justice will be delivered to the victims, reaffirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.

"Global leaders have called me, written letters, sent messages. Everyone has strongly condemned this heinous terrorist attack... The entire world stands with the 1.4 billion Indians in our fight against terrorism. Once again, I assure the victims' families that they will get justice. The conspirators and perpetrators of this attack will face the harshest response," said PM Modi during the 121st Episode of Mann Ki Baat.

The Prime Minister, in an emotional message on the monthly radioshow, said his heart was filled with pain and that every Indian was seething with anger over the brutal terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

PM Modi described the attack as a reflection of the desperation and cowardice of terrorists and their handlers at a time when peace was returning to Kashmir, tourism was witnessing a record boom, democracy was strengthening, and new opportunities were being created for the youth.

He said the enemies of the nation and of Kashmir could not bear to see this positive change and were attempting to push the region back into turmoil.

"This attack in Pahalgam reflects the frustration of those who patronise terrorism. At a time when peace was returning to Kashmir, enemies of the nation and J&K did not like it. Terrorists and their masters want Kashmir to be destroyed once again. That is why such a big conspiracy was hatched. In this war against terrorism, the unity of the nation is our biggest strength. We must strengthen our resolve to face this challenge," PM Modi noted.

He further said that the world was witnessing India's unified voice against the attack and highlighted that such unity forms the foundation of India's decisive battle against terrorism.

Regardless of the state they belong to or the language they speak, all Indians stand together in deep sympathy with the families of the victims, he added.