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📰 Overview
On April 22, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong support for India following a tragic attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where suspected militants opened fire on tourists, resulting in at least 20 deaths. Trump described the incident as "deeply disturbing" and emphasized America's solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism. In a message shared on Truth Social, he extended condolences to the victims' families and offered prayers for the injured. He also reaffirmed full U.S. support for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India during this difficult time .Reuters
💔 The Pahalgam Attack: A Tragic Incident
The attack occurred in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, when gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists, resulting in at least 28 fatalities, including foreign nationals. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba group, claimed responsibility for the attack .Firstpost
🌐 Global Reactions
The international community swiftly condemned the attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the incident as a "brutal crime" with "no justification whatsoever" and offered condolences to the victims and their families. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also expressed deep sorrow over the attack, extending condolences to the victims and their families, and affirmed that Israel stands in solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism .Wikipedia
🛡️ India's Response
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack and assured that those responsible would be brought to justice. Union Home Minister Amit Shah traveled to Srinagar to assess the situation and coordinate the security response. Security forces launched a manhunt to apprehend the perpetrators, and a helpline was established to assist affected tourists .Wikipedia