‘Go tell this to Modi,' Pahalgam attacker said after killing my husband: Survivor
According to her, the attackers seemed to be targeting Hindus. 'Three to four people attacked us. I told them – kill me too, you've already killed my husband. One of them said, 'I won't kill you. Go tell this to Modi'.'She appealed to the authorities to ensure that her husband's body is brought back to Shivamogga at the earliest. 'The body can't be brought down easily. It needs to be airlifted. We want it brought back immediately,' she said.Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a post on X, condemned the attack. 'Kannadigas are among the victims of this shocking incident. Upon receiving the news, I convened an emergency meeting and reviewed the situation with the Chief Secretary and senior police officials. I have also spoken to the Resident Commissioner in Delhi,' he wrote.'We are closely monitoring the developments. All necessary support will be extended. Please be assured, the Government of Karnataka stands firmly with those affected,' he wrote.Must Watch
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