Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar,(DD)In the wake of the brutal massacre of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah issued a strong statement condemning the violence and praising India’s measured military response.
Calling the killings “inhumane and barbaric,” Omar said it was expected that India would exercise its right to retaliate in a proportionate and appropriate manner. “I think the Government of India and Indian Defence Forces have gone out of their way to ensure no military or civilian targets were hit in Pakistan. They have only hit terror bases,” he stated.
The Chief Minister contrasted this with Pakistan’s alleged actions, accusing it of deliberately targeting the civilian population. “As reports are coming, Pakistan has gone out of its way to target the civilian population,” he noted.
Abdullah confirmed that he had taken stock of the unfolding situation and that the administration is actively managing developments on the ground. “We are dealing with the situation as it develops,” he assured.
The statement comes amid heightened cross-border tensions and a surge in security concerns across the region(DD)
