PM Modi Cuts Short Saudi Visit :
Upon his early return to New Delhi on Wednesday—cutting short his Saudi Arabia visit in light of the Pahalgam terror attack—Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately reviewed the situation. Wasting no time, he held a high-level meeting right at the airport with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to assess the latest developments and discuss India’s response.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to convene a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting in the first half of the day to assess the situation following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. The meeting will be crucial in shaping India’s immediate response and long-term counter-terrorism strategy.
On Tuesday, reacting strongly to the attack, PM Modi condemned the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families. “I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. Those responsible for this cowardly act will be brought to justice. They will not be spared. Their malicious agenda will fail. Our commitment to fighting terrorism is unwavering and only getting stronger,” he posted on X.
In a show of solidarity and urgency, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman—also a CCS member—has cut short her official engagements in the US and Peru. Her office confirmed she is returning on the earliest available flight, saying, “She is coming back to stand with the people during this difficult and tragic moment.”
PM Modi : Global Leaders Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack as Reports Emerge of Foreign Victims
Amid emerging reports that two foreign nationals—one from Nepal and another from the United Arab Emirates—were among those killed in the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expressed deep sorrow and stated efforts were underway to verify the identity of the Nepali citizen believed to be among the victims.
“Our deepest condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Nepal stands in solidarity with India and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all forms. We are coordinating closely to confirm the presence of a Nepali victim and will extend all necessary support,” Oli said on Wednesday.
Messages of solidarity and condemnation have poured in from world leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
“There is absolutely no justification for this violence. Australia condemns the attack in the strongest terms. Our sympathies are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted, including Australians with ties to the victims,” Albanese said. He is scheduled to visit India later this year for the Quad Summit, alongside leaders from the US and Japan.
The attack, which took place in Baisaran—an idyllic tourist spot in Pahalgam—left at least 26 people dead and several others wounded after militants opened indiscriminate fire on civilians.
In another development on Wednesday, the Indian Army announced it had thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Baramulla district’s Uri sector, eliminating two militants in the process.
