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NDTV
24-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Muslim Law Board Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pauses Waqf Bill Protests
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and decided to pause its ongoing protests against the new Waqf law for three days in solidarity with the families of victims. The terror attack at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead and several injured. The AIMPLB has issued a condolence statement and decided to temporarily pause its ongoing protest programmes, a statement issued by the Muslim organisation said. As a mark of solidarity with the bereaved families, the Board has suspended its campaign against the "controversial amendments" to the Waqf Act for three days starting April 23, the statement said. SQR Ilyas, national convener of the Majlis-e-Amal for the protection of Waqf under the AIMPLB, said in a statement that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam is deeply tragic and strongly condemnable. Therefore, the Board has decided to suspend its protest programmes under the Waqf Protection Campaign for three days as an expression of mourning and sympathy for the victims' families. Ilyas issued a circular to the campaign's state and district conveners, instructing them to immediately pause all campaign activities for the three days. However, he clarified that the campaign will resume after this period.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Waqf campaign suspended in solidarity with victims of terror attack
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has suspended its campaign against the Waqf (Amendment) Act for three days in solidarity with victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 'The terrorist attack is deeply tragic and strongly condemnable. The Board has decided to suspend its protest programs under the Waqf Protection Campaign for three days as an expression of sympathy for the victims' families,' the Board said in a statement. Meanwhile, leading Muslim bodies, the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind and Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind have also extended their solidarity with the victims. Calling the attack 'dastardly', the Muslim bodies reminded the attackers that terror has no place in a civil society. 'We strongly condemn the deadly terror attack that took place in Pahalgam. The loss of innocent lives, including foreign tourists, is deeply saddening. There can be no justification for such a barbaric act. It is completely inhuman and deserves absolute and unequivocal condemnation. Those responsible must be brought to justice and given the harshest punishment,' Syed Sadatullah Husaini, president of Jamaat-e-Islami said. The JIH president stressed that no cause—political, ideological, or otherwise—can ever justify such barbaric violence. 'This was an inhuman act that defies every moral and ethical code,' he said. Mr Husaini called on the government to take strong measures to bolster security and urged the civil society to refrain from narratives that may inflame tensions. The Jamiat president Arshad Madani saw a ray of hope in the condemnation of the terrorist attack from mosques. 'Many mosques in Kashmir and Delhi have condemned the attack. The condemnation of terrorist attacks from mosques means the common people want to live in peace and harmony. Such gestures will defeat the designs of terrorists,' Mr Madani said.
Hans India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
AIMPLB temporarily halts Waqf Act protests following Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday announced a temporary halt to its protest campaign against the amendments to the Waqf Act in the wake of the terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of at least 26 people and left 17 others critically injured. In a statement, the AIMPLB expressed its deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the families of the victims. 'As a mark of solidarity with the bereaved families, the Board has decided to suspend its campaign against the amendments to the Waqf Act for three days,' the statement read. Dr S.Q.R. Ilyas, National Convener of the Majlis-e-Amal for the Protection of Waqf under the AIMPLB, strongly condemned the attack, calling it a 'deeply tragic and inhuman act of terror.' He added that such violence not only devastates families but also disrupts social harmony and peace. "In light of this tragedy, the Board is observing a three-day mourning period by pausing all protest activities under the Waqf Protection Campaign," Dr Ilyas said. A circular has been issued to all state and district-level conveners of the campaign, instructing them to suspend protest programmes and public mobilisations during this period. Dr Ilyas emphasised that the suspension is temporary and the campaign will resume once the mourning period concludes. The terror attack -- the deadliest in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike -- occurred on Tuesday at Baisaran, a scenic meadow in Anantnag district accessible only on foot or by pony. A group of tourists visiting the area was targeted. The Resistance Front, a shadow outfit of the banned Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack. An official government confirmation is awaited. Condemning the attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who cut short his Saudi Arabia visit to return and take stock of the situation, said those behind this 'heinous act will be brought to justice and will not be spared.'
News18
23-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
AIMPLB Temporarily Suspends Waqf Protests Due To Pahalgam Terror Attack
Agency: PTI The AIMPLB has issued a condolence statement and decided to temporarily pause its ongoing protest programmes. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and decided to pause its ongoing protests against the new Waqf law for three days in solidarity with the families of victims. The terror attack at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead and several injured. The AIMPLB has issued a condolence statement and decided to temporarily pause its ongoing protest programmes, a statement issued by the Muslim organisation said. As a mark of solidarity with the bereaved families, the Board has suspended its campaign against the 'controversial amendments" to the Waqf Act for three days starting April 23, the statement said. SQR Ilyas, national convener of the Majlis-e-Amal for the protection of Waqf under the AIMPLB, said in a statement that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam is deeply tragic and strongly condemnable. Therefore, the Board has decided to suspend its protest programmes under the Waqf Protection Campaign for three days as an expression of mourning and sympathy for the victims' families. Ilyas issued a circular to the campaign's state and district conveners, instructing them to immediately pause all campaign activities for the three days. However, he clarified that the campaign will resume after this period. First Published: April 23, 2025, 20:47 IST
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Muslim bodies condemn Pahalgam attack; Madani says terrorism contradicts Islam's policy of peace
NEW DELHI: Prominent Muslim organisations on Wednesday strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, with the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind asserting that it is wrong to give a religious colour to the incident as terrorism is a "cancer" that contradicts Islam's policy of promoting peace. The terror attack at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday left at least 26 people, mostly tourists, dead and several injured. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) condemned the terror attack and decided to pause its ongoing protest programmes against the new Waqf law for three days, starting Wednesday, in solidarity with the victims' families. As a mark of solidarity with the bereaved families, the board has suspended its campaign against the "controversial amendments" to the Waqf Act for three days, it said. SQR Ilyas, national convenor of the Majlis-e-Amal for the protection of Waqf under the AIMPLB, said in a statement that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam is deeply tragic and strongly condemnable. Therefore, the board has decided to suspend its protest programmes under the Waqf Protection Campaign for three days as an expression of mourning and sympathy for the victims' families. Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, the head of the All India Imam Organisation, said the imams of more than 5.5 lakh mosques in the country will give a strong message against terrorism, along with praying for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, during the Friday prayers this week. After a meeting with the officials of his organisation and representatives of many other religions, Ilyasi said killing innocent people on the basis of religion is not only against Islam, but against humanity. "Prayers will be offered at mosques for the innocent people who have been killed in Pahalgam and their families. During the Friday prayers, the imam will give a strong message against terrorism during his khutba (religious sermon)," he said. "Our demand from the government is that no terrorist should be allowed to be buried on the soil of India," Ilyasi added. Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani strongly condemned the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam. He expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims' families and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured, a statement issued by the Jamiat said. Madani said those who kill innocent people are not humans but "beasts." "There is no room for terrorism in Islam. Terrorism is a cancer that contradicts Islam's policy of promoting peace. It is essential for every believer to raise their voice against it," he said. The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind considers criminal acts, especially those based on religion, to be a cause of destruction for the country and its peace and security, Madani said. While this heinous act by terrorists is causing great concern, at the same time, the common people of Kashmir are also expressing their hatred and disapproval of this terrorist act, he noted. "The condemnation of such acts from the mosques indicates that the common people of Kashmir desire to promote peace and harmony in the region," the Jamiat chief said. This also indicates that the government will have the full support of the Kashmiri people in maintaining law and order, Madani added. He asserted that it is wrong to give this tragedy a religious colour. "Among the deceased was not only a Muslim, but according to the reports coming from there, during the attacks, local people risked their own lives to save many tourists and took the injured to the hospital. After the attack, no official assistance arrived for a while and there were no vehicles available to transport the injured. In such a situation, local residents came out of their homes and saved the lives of many people," he said. "In doing so, they set an example of humanity. And while doing so, they did not ask anyone about their religion. The common people of Kashmir are deeply shocked and angry over this tragedy. They have expressed their feelings by holding torch marches at various places," he said. This is a sign that the common people of Kashmir desire peace, unity and development in the region, and do not support any form of extremism, Madani said. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) president Syed Sadatullah Husaini also strongly condemned the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam. In a statement, the Jamaat president expressed deep sorrow and outrage at the tragic loss of lives and called for immediate justice. "We strongly condemn the deadly terror attack that took place in Pahalgam, south Kashmir. The loss of innocent lives, including foreign tourists, is deeply saddening. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their grieving families. There can be no justification for such a barbaric act," he said. It is completely inhuman and deserves absolute and unequivocal condemnation, Husaini said, asserting that those responsible must be brought to justice and given the harshest punishment. The JIH chief stressed that no cause -- political, ideological or otherwise -- can ever justify such barbaric violence. "This was an inhuman act that defies every moral and ethical code," he said. He urged state and central authorities to take decisive and transparent steps to ensure justice for the victims, bolster security measures and safeguard vulnerable communities. He also called on the civil society, faith leaders and the media to act responsibly and refrain from narratives that may further inflame tensions or target innocent groups.
