Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep condolences for those who lost their lives in the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
He strongly condemned the act and reaffirmed that this was a new India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the Indian Army would take decisive action to eliminate the terrorists responsible.
Speaking at the 'Rajkiya Kranti Diwas' fair in Pithsain, CM Dhami stated, "The terrorist attack in Pahalgam cannot be condemned enough. Innocent tourists were killed after asking their religion. People of the country are sad and annoyed. I pay tribute to those who lost their lives in this incident and also want to tell those terrorists that this is not the India where you can easily escape after carrying out such an incident. This is Prime Minister Modi's India. Our army will definitely kill those terrorists."
CM Dhami also mentioned that administrative officials had been in contact with Uttarakhand tourists who had traveled to Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring that the stranded individuals would return safely on the same day. As part of his visit, CM Dhami inaugurated the newly constructed Automated Test Track in Kashipur on Wednesday.
During a solemn tribute to the victims, the people of Pauri, along with CM Dhami, observed two minutes of silence to honor the lives lost in the Pahalgam attack.
Earlier, while speaking to ANI, CM Dhami had expressed his deepest sympathies to the bereaved families, calling the attack not only a massacre of innocent tourists but also an assault on the very soul of the nation. "Their aim is to disrupt the peace in Jammu and Kashmir, but they will never succeed," he added.
The Chief Minister condemned the targeted killings of Hindu tourists, calling the act a reflection of a "jihadist mindset." He stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the Indian Army would deliver a strong and targeted response. "This is a tragic day. The way Hindu tourists were deliberately targeted in Pahalgam exposes the radical motives behind the attack. I pay my respects to the victims and pray for their souls. I am confident that every single one of the terrorists responsible will be brought to justice," he emphasized.
In addition, CM Dhami confirmed that all state officials were instructed to maintain constant contact with the affected families and ensure the safe return and support of all Uttarakhand residents currently in the region. Following the attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation at the Pahalgam site, conducting an aerial inspection after arriving by helicopter. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) also visited the site to assist the Jammu and Kashmir Police with the investigation into one of the most significant terror attacks in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.