JAMMU, April 28 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly observed a two-minute silence on Monday to pay homage to the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack even as Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the government to take immediate measures to enhance the safety and security of tourists and non-locals in the region.
As the House convened for a special session here, Rather condemned the killing of innocent tourists from various parts of the country.
"We pay homage to the victims and extend our condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones," he said.
Later, the speaker adjourned the House sine die after passage of a resolution expressing profound shock and anguish at the barbaric attack.
Speaking on the issue, Speaker Rath...