US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Chilukuri Condol Pahalgam Terror attack victims | Today news

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Chilukuri expanded their deepest condolences to the victims of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Vance and his family, currently visiting India, expressed his grief on social media, saying: “Usha and I expand our condolences to victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India.” In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Vance also shared his personal reflection on his visit to India: “Over the past few days we have been inundated with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrible attack.” Pahalgam -terror attack today’s direct updates here killed 26, including foreign tourists Tuesday afternoon, terrorists opened on a popular whey near Kashmir’s Pahalgam city and killed 26 people, including tourists from the UAE and Nepal, as well as residents. This is the deadliest attack in the region since the 2019 Pulwama strike. Jammu and Kashmir’s chief minister Omar Abdullah calls the attack ‘much greater than anything we have seen on civilians over the past few years’, which underlines the scope and brutality of the assault. “The death toll is still determined, so I don’t want to end up in these details. They will be officially transferred as the situation becomes clearer. Needless to say that this attack is much bigger than anything we have pointed to the civilians,” Omar Abdullah shocked in a post on X. This attack on our visitors is a contempt. Condemnation is enough. The Governor Manoj Sinha’s office said on social media: “The whole nation is angry and blood of our powers. I want to assure the people that the offenders of the Pahalgam attack have to pay a very heavy price for their horrific act. My heartfelt condolences to families.” Details of the incident The attack occurred in Baisaran, a scenic six -kilometer meadow from Pahalgam, known for his picturesque landscape and visited by tourists. Terrorists have infiltrated the area, often called ‘Mini Switzerland’ for its breathtaking views, and start shooting at tourists enjoying picnics, pony rides and meals at local eateries. At least 20 others were injured during the assault. Further details about victims The victims came from different states across India, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Among the injured were several of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, who were immediately rushed to medical facilities. The resistance front (TRF) claims responsibility of the resistance front (TRF), a shadow group associated with the prohibited Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (Note), accepted the responsibility for the attack. According to officials, the terrorists may have crossed from Kishtwar in Jammu and reached Baisaran via Koker night in South Kashmir. The US Vice President’s Indian visit Vice President Vance and his family arrived in New Delhi on Monday. The delegation includes Second Lady Usha Chilukuri, their three children – Sons Ewan and Vivek, and daughter Mirabel. The family’s journey comes amid this heartbreaking tragedy, and Vvce’s message has underlined the shock and sadness that many people feel. A global tragedy and international conviction The attack has caused widespread international condemnation, with leaders around the world expressing their solidarity with the victims and India. US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin of Russia and several other foreign leaders have also issued statements that condemn and offer the attack. First published: 22 Apr 2025, 22:58 IST