• I.S. Saluja

NEW YORK (TIP): Scores of organizations of Indian Americans have expressed shock and rage, and condemned the inhuman killings of innocent Hindus in a terrorist strike in Pahalgam on April 22 . In the worst massacre after the Pulwama terrorist attack in February 2019 , in which 40 Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed, 28 persons lost their lives to the madness of the terrorists.
The Global Indian Diaspora Alliance (GLO-INDIA) President Harry Panaser, strongly condemning the terrorist attack said, “We in GLO-INDIA reaffirm our solidarity and resolve in the fight against terrorism and wherever it occurs, and the Indian Diaspora will remain united with the Government of India’s efforts to combat terrorism.”

“GLO-INDIA extends deepest condolences to the victims of the terrorist attacks and their families.”

GOPIO International has strongly condemned the terrorist action in Pahalgam. The resolution reads: “ The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) unequivocally condemns the terrorist action in Pahalgam area in India where many innocent Civilians and Tourists were wantonly murdered by well-armed terrorists.
“The World cannot idly stand by each time terrorists take actions and nations must unite and take joint actions against terrorists and those that harbor them,’ said Prakash Shah, President of GOPIO International. “That is the only way to end Terrorism,” Shah added.

“We in the GOPIO are reaffirming our solidarity and resolve in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and wherever it occurs, and the Indian Diaspora will remain united with Govt of India’s efforts to combat terrorism,” said GOPIO Chairman Dr. Thomas Abraham

“GOPIO extends deepest condolences to the victims of terrorist attacks and their families.”

Indian Overseas Congress has condemned the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
The IOC resolution reads: “ The Indian Overseas Congress is deeply shocked and outraged by the cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which took the lives of 26 innocent civilians. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and pray for a swift recovery for the injured. This deliberate targeting of civilians is not only an assault on human life but also on the ideals of peace and unity that our nation stands for.

George Abraham, Vice-Chair of the Indian Overseas Congress, USA, stated:
“I condemn the dastardly attack on innocent civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir. We stand in unwavering solidarity with the people of Kashmir and the families of those affected. It is truly disheartening that Pakistan continues to serve as a safe haven for terrorists and their sympathizers, perpetuating violence with the goal of destabilizing the region. The international community must take serious note of this ongoing threat.”

This attack once again brings into sharp focus the troubling gaps in our internal security apparatus. Despite repeated assurances, the situation on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir remains volatile. Decisions such as the suspension of regular military recruitment, reduced boots on the ground, and limited intelligence coordination are raising serious questions about the strategic priorities of the current administration.

Security must never be compromised—especially in regions that remain on the frontlines of cross-border threats. We urge the Government of India to take immediate and decisive steps to restore full security presence, enhance intelligence capabilities, and ensure that both preventive and responsive mechanisms are strengthened without delay.

The Indian Overseas Congress believes that protecting innocent lives must rise above politics. We call on all responsible institutions to prioritize national security with the urgency it demands and to honor the memory of those lost by ensuring that such tragedies are not repeated.

We stand with the people of Kashmir, and with every Indian who believes in justice, dignity, and a safer future for all.”

US politicians and elected representatives have also condemned the terrorist attack.
Senator Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader posted on X (formerly Twitter) :
@SenSchumer
My heart breaks for the innocent tourists and locals murdered by terrorists in the revolting attack in Kashmir, and I wish a speedy recovery for the injured. There can be no tolerance for the hatred that breeds this kind of unjustifiable violence.

Journalists Beyond Borders, an international body of journalists , condemning the barbaric act of killing in cold blood of 28 innocent persons, has appealed to the governments of India and Pakistan to ensure such dastardly and inhuman acts do not recur.