SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, April 23 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

Expresses solidarity with victims

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has condemned the attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir yesterday by terrorists in which many tourists were killed and injured.

Terming it a cowardly act, the Chief Minister said that such incidents were not acceptable in the civilized society and anti social elements must be curbed at all costs. He said that, "Our hearts go out to the victims and their families during this incredibly painful time. We stand in unwavering solidarity with the families of the victims and with all those affected by this barbar...