Srinagar, Apr 21: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary, expressing deep sorrow and solidarity with the bereaved families.
In a statement on X, he said such dates reopen painful memories of past tragedies witnessed over the last three decades, including incidents at Gaw Kadal, Zakoora, Hawal, Sopore, Wandhama, and Chittisinghpura, where thousands of lives were lost.
The Mirwaiz said that despite the suffering, the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to uphold their faith in non-violence and aspire for lasting peace with dignity through dialogue.
He expressed hope that such tragic events would never recur and prayed for a future free from violence.
The Pahalgam terror attack last year had claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, after terrorists targeted civilians in the popular tourist destination in south Kashmir.
On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, we remember with deep sorrow those who lost their lives and stand in solidarity with their families, who continue to bear the pain of this tragedy, and unfortunately always will. These dates in our calendar every year…
— Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (@MirwaizKashmir) April 22, 2026
