Tenzin Nyidon
DHARAMSHALA, April 24: Tibetans joined a rally in McLeod Ganj alongside local Indians today condemning the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir and shut down their shops in the main market area for the entire day to express grief and solidarity for the victims who lost their lives.
The head of the exile Tibetan polity President Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) conveyed his condolences on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “We are deeply saddened by the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir. On behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. We pray for the swift and full recovery of those injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people and Government of India during this difficult time.”
Echoing the sentiment, Tibetan parliamentarian Tenzin Jigdal also expressed his condemnation of the attack on X, “My deepest condolences to the families of all the victims in Pahalgam. It was a heinous act of terrorism, and I strongly condemn it. Standing in solidarity with our Indian brothers and sisters. #Tibet stands with #India.”
The attack, which took place on April 22 in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, claimed the lives of at least 26 civilians, marking one of the deadliest assaults on Indian soil since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack as a “heinous act,” vowing that justice would be served. In response, India took a series of retaliatory diplomatic measures, including downgrading ties with Pakistan, recalling defense staff, reducing embassy personnel, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, and closing the Wagah border—the only land crossing between the two countries.
