UK MP Bob Blackman condemns Pahalgam attack, calls for action against terror bases in PoK

British Conservative MP Bob Blackman has expressed condemnation of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists.

“Following the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindoor: precision air-strikes on 9 terrorist bases. As peace talks continue, I asked what steps the Foreign Secretary is taking to ensure the terrorist bases are removed from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir?” he stated in an X post, carrying a video of him speaking in the House of Commons.

Following the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindoor: precision air-strikes on 9 terrorist bases.As peace talks continue, I asked what steps the Foreign Secretary is taking to ensure the terrorist bases are removed from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir? pic.twitter.com/qvtnwe5g03

Bob Blackman (@BobBlackman) May 14, 2025

Blackman’s remarks clearly pointed out to Pakistan’s involvement in harbouring terrorist organisations. The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack.

On the intervening night of May 6-7, Indian Armed Forces carried out precision strikes on at last nine locations, demolishing several terror launch pads in Pakistan and PoK, terming it 'Operation Sindoor'.

This led to further escalation as Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks, which were neutralised by India's robust air defence system. India responded by hitting military installations and air defence systems located in prominent Pakistani cities like Lahore and Rawalpindi among others. The two countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10 after Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations reached out to his Indian counterpart.