Pahalgam, June 9 -- BJP National Executive Member and former J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina on Monday strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, calling it a direct assault on Kashmiriyat, humanity, and the spirit of India.

Speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) during his two-day visit to Pahalgam, Raina said, "Everyone living in Kashmir has benefitted from the peace and progress seen in the last ten years - in business, tourism, and education. But the enemies of Kashmir committed a heinous crime on April 22. It was not just a terror attack, it was an attack on Kashmir's soul."

He praised the people of Kashmir for their unity and sacrifice during the attack. "Local people put their lives at risk to save tourists. Adil...