Leaders Condemn Amarnath Yatra Terror Attack

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today condemned the "dastardly" terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, he said the people of India were together against elements who were trying to destabilise the country, news agency PTI reported.

Strongly condemn dastardly killing of Amarnath pilgrims in #Anantnag, my govt extends all help to injured, tighter security needed for Yatra

- Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) July 10, 2017

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today said the attack on Amarnath yatra pilgrims was a "grave security lapse" which occurred despite intelligence inputs. "I condemn strongly the attack on Amarnath pilgrims, in which devotees have been killed. It is a cowardly act to target peaceful pilgrims," Mr Gehlot tweeted.

#AmarnathYatra must continue with heightened security. Nefarious designs of terrorists must be defeated. India will never be bogged down.

- Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) July 11, 2017