JK News Today
Srinagar, May 10: Apni Party chief Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday evening welcomed Indo- Pak ceasefire with immediate effect and congratulated the country’s leadership’s resolve in navigating the nation in challenging times.
Indo- Pak tensions had gone several notches up following Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead and besmirched its name as 25 among 26 victims were tourists.
Altaf Bukhari, while demanding stern action against perpetrators of the heinous act, also called for peace and calm.
Today , after the ceasefire was announced by the Governments of India and Pakistan , Altaf Bukhari hailed it.
He said on X:”I welcome the ceasefire announcement and congratulate the entire nation, the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble Home Minister, Hon’ble Defence Minister, National Security Advisor (NSA) and other dignitaries of the country for the resolve they have shown during these challenging times. The tough decisions and decisive actions taken against terrorism and terrorist activities on Indian soil are commendable.

A strong message has been successfully delivered to the perpetrators and handlers of the heinous massacre at Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow on 22 April, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists and a local pony ride operator, and left 16 others injured.

This horrific act of violence has shaken us to the core and left a deep scar on our collective consciousness. May those who lost their lives in this barbaric tragedy rest in eternal peace.”