Former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, has asked Kashmiri people to observe a Bandh in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam attack.
“The Chamber & Bar Association Jammu has called for a complete shutdown tomorrow in protest against the horrific militant attack on tourists. I appeal all Kashmiris to unite in solidarity to support this bandh as a mark of respect for the innocent lives lost in the brutal assault in Pahalgam. This isn’t just an attack on a select few—it is an attack on all of us, We stand together in grief and outrage & strongly support this shutdown to condemn the massacre of innocents,” she tweeted.
Meanwhile, Valley business and travel trade bodies have announced a Kashmir Bandh tomorrow (Wednesday) in protest against the barbaric killing of 26 tourists in the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag.
The terror attack, which has been described as one of the deadliest targeting civilians in recent years, has left the region in mourning and has sparked outrage across the country.
The shutdown call has been jointly issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir (CCIK), Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club (JKHC), All Travel Associations, transporters, restaurant owners, and civil society groups.
Tariq Rashid Ghani, President of CCIK, stated, “We have called for Kashmir Bandh on April 23, i.e., Wednesday, against this barbaric act of violence.” He emphasized the need for a collective response to condemn such atrocities and to stand in solidarity with the victims.
The bandh is expected to see the complete closure of businesses, transport services, and other establishments across the Valley.
The decision is supported by major stakeholders in the tourism sector, which has been deeply affected by the killings, Ghani said.
The Pahalgam attack, carried out by gunmen targeting tourists, claimed 26 lives and injured many others, including foreign nationals. Business and Trade bodies will hold press conference tomorrow at Radisson Collection.
For emergency helpline, Contact Anantnag Police on numbers: 9596777669 01932225870 WhatsApp: 9419051940
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