New Delhi, April 24 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed anguish and strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, and observed 2 minutes of silence in memory of the victims.
A resolution adopted by the Full Court, comprising all the judges of the top court, said, "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."
Condemning the "cowardly" attack on tourists, the resolution said, "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 ...