Shimla, April 27 -- Days after the Pahalgam terror strike, Jammu and Kashmir minister Javid Ahmed Dar said on Saturday that terrorists are "beasts", who should be punished, and anger should be targeted at the perpetrators of the gruesome attack on innocent and unarmed tourists. Dar called on Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here and urged him to ensure the safety and security of the Kashmiris working in the state.

Condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, he said the entire Jammu and Kashmir observed a bandh in protest against the incident, with women, students and children taking to the streets.

"Terrorists are beasts and should be punished. Akrosh (anger) should be against those involved in the gruesome attack on inno...