PM remembers Pahalgam's hero pony ride operator, says Pak wanted riots in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that it is against tourism in Jammu and Kashmir and wanted to trigger riots in India; hence attacked 26 tourists in the April 22 massacre. Praising the bravery of citizens of the Union Territory for standing firmly against Pakistan-backed terrorism, PM Modi remembered Pahalgam hero Syed Adil Hussain Shah, the pony ride operator, who was gunned down by terrorists after he tried to save the tourists.advertisement'Pakistan attacked both humanity and Kashmiriyat in Pahalgam,' Modi said. 'Its intention was to create riots in India and disrupt the livelihoods of the hard-working people of Kashmir. That is why it attacked the tourists.'The Prime Minister paid tribute to Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a pony ride operator from Pahalgam who was killed while trying to protect the tourists during the attack. Recalling his bravery, Modi hailed Adil as a true hero of the valley.
PM Modi also hailed the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their resilience and commended their bravery. 'The way the people of Jammu and Kashmir have stood up against Pakistan's conspiracy has sent a strong message - not only to Pakistan but to terrorism across the world,' PM Modi said.He also praised the changing mindset of the region's youth, who he said are now determined to respond decisively to terror. 'This is the same terrorism that once burned schools, destroyed hospitals, and ruined entire generations. But today's youth have made up their minds to give a befitting reply,' Modi added.advertisementPM Modi also emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir's development will continue undeterred despite the Pahalgam attack, adding that 'anyone trying to stop the youth from achieving their dreams will first have to face Modi.'These statements were made by PM Modi as he was addressed a large gathering in Katra following the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, along with India's first cable-stayed railway bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge, and the launch of the first-ever train service directly linking Kashmir to the Indian mainland.This landmark event comes just weeks after the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which tragically took the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. It also marks PM Modi's first visit to the Kashmir Valley since the attack and subsequent military operation.
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