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President Droupadi Murmu Condemns Kathua Terror Attack, Calls For Firm Action

President Droupadi Murmu strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the loss of lives of five Indian Army soldiers and injuries to an equal number.

As the Supreme Commander of the Defence forces, President Murmu took to social media platform X to denounce the cowardly act and emphasize the need for resolute countermeasures.

Taking to X, President Murmu posted, “The attack on a convoy of Army personnel in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir by terrorists is a cowardly act that deserves condemnation and firm counter-measures. My sympathies are with the families of the bravehearts who laid down their lives in this ongoing war against terror in its all forms. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.”

Joining the President in condemning the attack, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and four former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Omar Abdullah, and Mehbooba Mufti expressed unequivocal condemnation of the heinous act of terrorism.

Dr. Farooq Abdullah underscored that sponsoring terrorism would lead Pakistan nowhere and urged the neighbouring country to cease such activities.

Meanwhile, security forces have launched a comprehensive offensive against the perpetrators of the Kathua terror attack.

Senior officers of the Army and local police further have vowed relentless pursuit until the assailants responsible for the tragic loss of lives are brought to justice.

The incident however has sparked widespread outrage and calls for solidarity in combating terrorism, with national leaders and security forces pledging to uphold the safety and security of the nation against such malicious acts.

Also Read: Defence Minister Condemns Kathua Terror Attack, Vows Action

Mankrit Kaur

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