New Delhi: April 25 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission today condemned the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam and said the time has come to act against those indulging in terrorism directly or indirectly and hold them accountable.

In a statement, it said it is expected that the State will take all necessary steps to fix accountability; bring the perpetrators to justice, and provide succour to the families of the victims in all possible manner.

The NHRC said the Pahalgam terror attack, on unarmed and unsuspecting innocent civilians who were on a holiday to the valley, "has shaken the conscience of every right thinking human being as a serious issue of violation of human rights of the innocent victims and their families".

“It has been said time and again at various forums that terrorism is one of the biggest causes of human rights violations in the world.

"The time has come to act against those aiding, abetting, supporting and advancing terrorism and to hold them accountable for this menace.

“Otherwise, it may result in shrinking of democratic space, intimidation, reprisals, harmony among communities and grave violation of various human rights, including right to life, liberty, equality, fraternity, and livelihood," it said.

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