Pahalgam attack: EAM Jaishankar holds discussion with British counterpart David Lammy

S Jaishankar and David Lammy. Pic/X

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday, during which the two leaders discussed the recent cross-border terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, reported news agency ANI.

"Spoke to Foreign Secretary David Lammy of UK today. Discussed the cross-border terrorist attack at Pahalgam. Underlined the importance of zero tolerance for terrorism," EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.

Tuesday's Pahalgam terror attack had left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead. The victims were shot near Baisaran Meadow, a popular tourist spot. This attack is among the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama attack, which killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.

Meanwhile, as the global condemnation continues to grow, the Dawoodi Bohra community in Queens, New York, gathered on Sunday to pay tribute to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack, reported ANI.

In a post on X, the community wrote, "The Dawoodi Bohra community condemns the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This tragic event has taken the lives of innocent people, leaving families heartbroken. In solidarity with the victims and to honour their memory, our community members across the world observe a moment of silence."

In Toronto, too, hundreds of people from various communities participated in a large candlelight vigil and rally condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, ANI reported.

Organised by the Hindu Forum Canada, Coalition of Hindus of North America (COHNA), and other Hindu groups, the protest held on Saturday brought together over 500 people from diverse backgrounds, including Hindus, Jews, Baloch, Iranians, and others. The demonstrators marched through Toronto's streets, chanting "Pakistan Murdabad" and urging the Canadian government to designate Pakistan as a terrorist state.

Nepali lawmakers also condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. During a meeting of the House of Representatives on Sunday, four Nepali lawmakers extended their condolences to the victims' families. Anita Devi Shah, a former minister and member of the opposition Janamat Party, said, "On April 22, a terror attack took place in India's Jammu Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including Sudeep Neupane from Butwal (Nepal), while a few others were seriously injured. I condemn this terror attack. I express tribute to those who lost their lives and condolences to the family. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. Terrorism doesn't have religion, nationality and acceptance, that's why the whole world should be united and fight against it."

(With PTI inputs)