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AP Guv, CM, ex-CM condemn Pahalgam carnage

Vijayawada, April 23 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy have strongly condemned the terror attack on tourists at Pahalgam.

In a message on Wednesday, Governor Abdul Nazeer expressed anguish and profound grief on the loss of innocent lives in the gruesome attack by terrorists on tourists in Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. The Governor offered his heartfelt condolences to the family members of JS Chandramouli and Madhusudhan of Telugu community, who lost their lives in Tuesday’s terrorist attack.

The Governor has condemned the dastardly attack on tourists and said that such senseless acts of violence have no place in our society and the perpetrators should be dealt with stringent punishment.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in a message here on Wednesday mourned the tragic loss of JS Chandramouli and Madhusudhan, members of Telugu community, who lost their lives in Tuesday’s terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Naidu said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this time of profound grief and I pray their find the strength to endure this immense loss. Acts of terror are a strain on society. History shows that terrorism and violence have never achieved anything meaningful for the causes they aim to promote. The Government of AP stands in solidarity with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Government in their commitment to safeguarding our nation’s sovereignty and responding to terrorism with firm and decisive action. Those responsible for this heinous act must be dealt with severely.”

In a statement on Wednesday, YSRCP president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed profound shock and grief over the tragic loss of two Andhra Pradesh residents in a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

The victims, Chandramouli from Visakhapatnam and Somishetti Madhusudan Rao from Kavali, were mercilessly killed by terrorists in a heinous act that targeted innocent tourists. YS Jagan strongly condemned this barbaric attack, describing it as an inhuman and cowardly act that shakes the conscience of every citizen.

In a resolute call to action, Y S Jagan Reddy urged the Central Government to extend immediate support and assistance to the bereaved families, ensuring they cannot bear this tragedy alone. He conveyed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, reaffirming his unwavering solidarity with them during this time of immense sorrow.
"The YSRCP stands committed to advocating for justice and security for all citizens, emphasizing the need for robust measures to prevent such atrocities in the future," he said.
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