Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday condemned terrorist attack on tourists in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, and assured that people behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.

He said he has spoken to Director General of Police (DGP) and other security officials over the matter and added army and J&K Police teams have rushed to the area and launched search operations.

The LG further said that he directed the district administration and health officials to provide immediate medical help to injured, and prayed for their speedy recovery.

In a post on X, Office of LG J&K said: “I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished. Spoke to the DGP & Security officials. Army and J&K Police teams have rushed to the area and launched search operations”.

“Directed the district administration and the health officials to provide immediate medical attention to those admitted at Pahalgam. An injured tourist has been evacuated to GMC Anantnag. I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured,” LG Manoj Sinha said on X.