“Organisers, perpetrators will face deserved punishment,” says Putin on Pahalgam terror attack

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday expressed condolences to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the tragic consequences of the terrorist assault in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Russia’s President Putin stated, “Esteemed Mrs President, Esteemed Mr Prime Minister, Kindly accept the sincere condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, whose victims were civilians — citizens of various countries.”

“This brutal crime has no justification whatsoever. We expect that its organisers and perpetrators will face deserved punishment. I would like to reiterate our commitment to further increasing cooperation with Indian partners in fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Please convey words of sincere sympathy and support to the near and dear ones of the deceased, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery of all injured,” Putin further stated.

Also Russia’s Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, to India, expressed deepest condolences to the people and government of India, mentioning that “Russia resolutely stands with India.”

Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India, stated, “deepest condolences to the people and the Government of India over the heinous terror attack against tourists in Pahalgam. Russia resolutely stands with India.” (Forelines)