Enemies of peace and prosperity, enemies of Kashmir and Kashmiriyat, enemies of humans and humanity have struck again, this time massacring innocent tourists in the woods of Pahalgam. Every citizen of the country is shocked, pained and angry. Kashmir is in shock as the attack was not just on its guests but the very ethos of the Valley. Known for its hospitality, Kashmir’s very soul has been slaughtered. The Kashmir, about which the poets would say, Zara Zara Hai Mere Kashmir Ka Mehman Nawaz; Rastoun Ke Patharoun Ne Bhi Diya Pani Mujhe, has been brutalized.
Kashmir Valley which was abuzz with tourism related activities, is in deep mourning today. People are condemning the attack unequivocally. They have shut their businesses to express solidarity with the victims of terror attack and to send a clear message to the perpetrators that there is no space for terrorism here. The enemy of Kashmir and Kashmiris can’t digest peace prevailing here. The happiness of Kashmiris is heartache for the enemy and so is their economic stability and thus the attack.
While people in length and breadth of Jammu and Kashmir are protesting against the terror attack, the security agencies need to react swiftly. The barbarians who are responsible for the massacre can’t be allowed to roam free. They need to be hunted down. Such criminals have no right to live in a human society.
While Prime Minister and Home Minister are personally monitoring the situation, the government at New Delhi need to ensure that this barbaric attack wouldn’t derail the process of peace and stability that has been prevailing in this region from past five years. The enemy is desperate to present an ugly picture of Kashmir and it is the government of the day that can defeat its nefarious designs.