Pahalgam Terror Attack: Srinagar All-Party Meeting Passes Resolution To Denounce Attack And Express Solidarity With Victims; VIDEO

Srinagar: Following the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presided over an all-party meeting in the SKICC, Srinagar on Thursday evening, wherein a resolution was passed to denounce the deadly attack.

An unanimous resolution denouncing the attack, expressing solidarity with the families of the victims, and reiterating Jammu & Kashmir's commitment to peace and communal harmony was passed in the meeting. The April 22 attack was referred to as "barbaric" and an “attack on the values of Kashmiriyat and the idea of India”.

#WATCH | Srinagar | After the all party meeting on #PahalgamTerroristAttack, J&K CM Omar Abdullah says, "We, the participants of the All Party meeting of Jammu and Kashmir, deeply shocked and anguished by the recent barbaric attack in Pahalgam on 22nd April 2025 on innocent… pic.twitter.com/iTWvEyWLmo

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A two-minute silence was observed at the start of today’s All-Party Meeting in Srinagar to honour the innocent lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack — a solemn moment of shared grief, unity, and unwavering resolve: Office of the Chief Minister, J&K pic.twitter.com/xLyeCAaltl

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The participants strongly denounced the attack on defenceless civilians and expressed their shock and agony. The resolution stated that such cowardly acts of brutality have no place in society and are a direct attack on the region’s traditions of unity and harmony.

The leaders pledged full support for all efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice and affirmed that no act of terror could weaken their resolve. They also expressed support for the steps taken by the Union Government in response to the attack.

#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K | After attending the all-party meeting on #PehalgamTerroristAttack, J&K People's Conference chief Sajad Lone says, "We all are on the same page and unanimously a resolution has been passed..." pic.twitter.com/rLT7nIkkEK

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#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K | After attending the all-party meeting on #PehalgamTerroristAttack, Jammu and Kashmir Congress President Tariq Hameed Karra says, "The matter should be taken up with the government of India and also with those states where our students and citizens are… pic.twitter.com/u1dQJpj61W

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A special tribute was also paid to Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a local horse ride operator who was killed while attempting to fight off terrorists to save tourists. The resolution hailed him as a symbol of Kashmiriyat and Kashmir’s hospitality, stating that his bravery would remain an inspiration for all.

It also extended deepest condolences to the families of the victims and expressed solidarity with them. It also commended the people of Jammu & Kashmir for their overwhelming support to tourists and for organising peaceful demonstrations across the region to condemn the attack.

#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K | After attending the all-party meeting on #PehalgamTerroristAttack, Democratic Progressive Azad Party President Ghulam Nabi Azad says, "...The whole nation and the people of J&K are standing in support of those who have lost their loved ones in the… pic.twitter.com/slWa9FgR5G

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#WATCH | #PahalgamTerroristAttack | Srinagar | On all-party meeting chaired by J&K CM Omar Abdullah,
National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says, " We discussed things like how to talk to other state govts. We need to ensure the safety and security of people from other… pic.twitter.com/jqOUCl06S9

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Expressing concern over the safety of Kashmiri students and citizens outside the Union Territory, the resolution made an earnest appeal to all state governments and Union Territories to ensure their protection.

It urged authorities to prevent any form of harassment, discrimination, or intimidation against Kashmiris residing or traveling outside J&K.

The meeting called upon political parties, religious leaders, youth groups, civil society organizations, and the media to maintain calm and resist any attempts to disrupt harmony. It emphasised the need for collaborative efforts to ensure the prosperity and stability of Jammu & Kashmir.

#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K | After attending the all-party meeting on #PahalgamTerroristAttack, Awami Ittehad Party MLA Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh says, "This was a significant meeting and we have unanimously passed a resolution...The central government took those steps which they… pic.twitter.com/mCjueO3NMC

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The all-party meeting was attended by leaders including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, NC President Farooq Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, several ministers, Members of Parliament, former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress leaders Tariq Hameed Karra and Nizamuddin Bhat, CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone, PDP leaders Mehboob Beigh and Basharat Bukhari, Apni Party president Syed Altaf Bukhari, and BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur, and others.