Pahalgam terror attack: FBI chief Kash Patel pledges full support to India, hails security forces

Close aide of US President Donald Trump and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, pledged full support to India for its efforts to bring perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack to justice. Patel also hailed the security forces for its response to the attack.

 

In a post on social media platform X on Sunday, the FBI chief of Indian origin condoled the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. “The FBI sends our condolences to all the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir — and will continue offering our full support to the Indian government. This is a reminder of the constant threats our world faces from the evils of terrorism. Pray for those affected. Thank you to the men and women of law enforcement who answer the call in moments like these,” Patel tweeted.

 

Earlier, US President Trump condemned the attack in which 26 persons were killed and said the US stands with India in its fight against terrorism. “The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!" he tweeted.

 

On Saturday, presidents of UAE and Iran dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the attack. "President HH @MohamedBinZayed of UAE called PM @narendramodi and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives in the barbaric terror attack on the Indian soil of Jammu & Kashmir. He strongly condemned the attack and expressed full solidarity and support with India," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the external affairs ministry have been communicating with foreign leaders and ambassadors for the past two days. Foreign leaders were informed that there was credible evidence proving Pakistan’s role in the attack.

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