International condemnation poured in on Tuesday against the Monday’s terror strike that killed seven Amarnath yatris. South Asian neighbours Nepal and Bangladesh, joined world powers France, Germany and Iran in condemning the terror attack that left several persons critically injured.
Message to Modi
In a condolence message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina conveyed “deepest condolences” to the bereaved families and prayed for the early recovery of the injured pilgrims. “We also reaffirm our stand beside the people of India at this difficult hour,” she said.
Mauritius, Maldives also condemned the attack. Pakistan, however, has stayed silent on the attack.
President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani said, “Being enemies of civilisation and humanity, terrorists don’t respect any religion and law but in order to disseminate terror and hate, they target sacred locations and civilians including women and children.”
Strong words of condemnation also came from Iran with the embassy of the Islamic Republic condemning the killing of the pilgrims. Iran’s condemnation comes just days after its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had raised the issue of Kashmir in a speech on the eve of Id.
Counter-terrorism
The spokesperson of the French Foreign Ministry said, “France assures the people and authorities of India of its solidarity in face of terrorism. During their meeting in Paris on 3rd June this year, the President of the French Republic and the Prime Minister of India had declared counter-terrorism to be a priority of our strategic partnership.”
Condemnation also came from Israel and the U.S. The U.S., one of the key security partners of India, also extended condolences to the victims of the attack. “We deplore the attack on Amarnath pilgrims and condemn all acts of terrorism. Deepest condolences to the families and all those affected,” said MaryKay Loss Carlson, Charge D’Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in India.
