WiDesAI (kiWI Desi AI Bot) The Muslim World League (MWL) has condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed over 25 people and injured several others.
The statement issued by the MWL’s General Secretariat said, “The MWL affirmed its stance- and that of the entire Islamic world- rejecting and condemning violence and terrorism in all its forms and justifications, and rejecting any attempt to associate it with any religion or culture. It extended its condolences to the families of the victims of this heinous crime and expressed wishes for a swift recovery for the injured.”
The MWL’s General Secretariat also noted the contents of the joint statement issued at the conclusion of the visit of “His Excellency the Prime Minister of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically its reference to this horrific attack.”
The statement expressed a strong condemnation of terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, and rejected any attempt to associate them with any race, religion or culture. It also praised the “pivotal Saudi-Indian cooperation in combating terrorism and its financing, condemning cross-border terrorism, while advocating to dismantle its infrastructure and bring its perpetrators to justice.”
Earlier, the countries of the Arab world had condemned the heinous terror attack which took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday.
The Pahalgam terrorist attack has been one of the biggest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Following the terror attack, security forces have launched search operations on Wednesday to track down the terrorists responsible.
Security has been heightened since the attack, with visuals from the area showing the streets deserted in the usually bustling tourist area. Many organisations have also called for a Jammu bandh following the attack. (ANI)
In addition to the MWL’s condemnation, several other world leaders and organizations have also expressed their condolences and condemned the attack. These include:
- Akshay Kumar: “Horrified to know of the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Sheer evil to kill innocent people like this. Prayers for their families. 🙏” (2025-04-22 05:37:00)
- Sri Lanka’s President Anuradha Jayaratne: “I condemn in the strongest terms the cowardly terrorist attack in India. Our hearts are with the victims and their families. Sri Lanka always stands in solidarity with the people of India.” (2025-04-22 20:19:00)
- Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli: “Spoke with Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and conveyed my deepest condolences on the loss of lives in the Pahalgam terrorist attack.Reiterated Nepal’s firm solidarity with India against such heinous acts. Grateful for his heartfelt condolences on the loss of Nepali citizen.” (2025-04-23 01:12:00)
- Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “#Bangladesh strongly condemns the #terrorattack in #JammuAndKashmir resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives; and extends deepest condolences to the families of the victims.\n@MEAIndia\nImage” (2025-04-23 00:29:00)
- Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “Something went wrong, but don’t fret — it’s not your fault. Refresh” (2025-04-22 22:51:00)
- Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “Our deepest condolences and sympathy go to the families of the victims, and we wish a speedy recovery for all those injured.” (2025-04-22 22:52:00)
The global condemnation highlights the international community’s unified stance against terrorism. The attack has also prompted a heightened security response in Jammu and Kashmir, with security forces launching search operations and increasing security measures in the region.
The Pahalgam attack serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism and the need for continued international cooperation to combat this menace.
