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US, Japan Honor Pahalgam Attack Victims, Back India's Anti-Terror Fight

The US and Japanese ambassadors to India paid tribute on the one-year anniversary of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, expressing solidarity with India's fight against terrorism. The 2025 attack, carried out by the Pakistan-based TRF, saw 26 innocent tourists and a local killed after being identified by their religion. In response, Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror bases in Pakistan and PoK. The operation successfully neutralized threats and reinforced India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.

Key Points: US, Japan Pay Tribute on Pahalgam Attack Anniversary

  • US & Japan envoys pay tribute
  • Attack killed 26 after religious identification
  • TRF, LeT offshoot, carried out attack
  • India responded with Operation Sindoor
  • Reinforced zero-tolerance policy
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Pahalgam attack anniversary: US and Japan pay tribute to victims, back India's fight against terrorism

US & Japan envoys honor victims of 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, express solidarity with India's fight against terrorism on one-year anniversary.

"The United States stands with the people of India in their fight against terrorism. - Sergio Gor"

New Delhi, April 22

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack and expressed Washington's support for India in fight against terrorism.

The heinous terror attack, that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, witnessed Pakistan-backed terrorists gunning down 26 innocent tourists after identifying their religion, in one of the most brutal incidents of civilians being targetted in recent years.

"On the one-year anniversary of the horrific attack in Pahalgam, we remember the innocent victims and honour their memory as we mourn with their families. The United States stands with the people of India in their fight against terrorism," Gor posted on X.

Japan's Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, stated that Tokyo condemns terrorism in all its forms and expresses solidarity with India in its resolve to combat terrorism and commitment to peace and security.

"One year after the heinous Pahalgam terrorist attack, we remember the innocent victims. Japan condemns terrorism in all its forms and stands in solidarity with India - in our shared resolve to combat terrorism and commitment to peace and security," Japanese envoy posted on X.

The attack in Pahalgam was carried out by The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. The attackers singled out victims after asking about their religion, forcing them to recite the Islamic 'kalima' to identify non-Muslims. Among those killed were 25 tourists and one local pony ride operator who tried to save the tourists.

Several victims were newly married, and many were shot at close range in front of their family members.

In response to the attack, the Indian armed forces launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 6 and 7 last year, carrying out what officials described as a focused, measured and non-escalatory military action by targetting high-value terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).

The operation successfully neutralised terrorist threats, deterred further aggression and reinforced India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism while maintaining strategic restraint.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The details are chilling. Asking people to recite a prayer to identify them for execution... this is the face of the terrorism India has been dealing with for decades. Solidarity from allies is crucial.
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Vikram M
Operation Sindoor was a necessary and proportionate response. We cannot show weakness when our citizens are massacred in such a barbaric manner. Hope the government continues this firm policy.
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Rohit P
While the international statements are welcome, actions speak louder than words. The US and others need to put sustained pressure on Pakistan to dismantle the terror infrastructure permanently. Enough is enough.
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Priya S
My heart breaks for the families, especially the newlyweds. Such a senseless loss of life. We stand with Kashmir and its people who want peace and tourism, not violence. 🙏
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Michael C
Respectfully, while the military response was justified, we must also focus on long-term solutions. Strengthening intelligence, community policing in vulnerable areas, and economic development in J&K are just as important to prevent such tragedies.
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Kavya N
The bravery of the local pony ride operator who tried to save tourists should never be forgotten. He represents the true spirit of Kashmiriyat. Terrorism will never win.

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