India, April 23 -- The Full Court of the Supreme Court on Wednesday condemned terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and observed two minutes of silence before beginning court proceedings after lunch as a mark of respect for those killed on Tuesday.

"This diabolical act of mindless violence has shaken the conscience of all and is a stark reminder of the brutality and inhumanity that terrorism unleashes. The attack on tourists, who were merely enjoying the natural beauty of the Crown Jewel of India, i.e. Kashmir, is undoubtedly an affront to the values of humanity and the sanctity of life and this court strongly condemns the same," the resolution adopted by the Full Court, comprising all judges of the Supreme Court, ...