The ghastly terror attack in Pulwama has been condemned by leaders across the globe. Many countries said they stand with India in their hour of grief and extended their support.
A host of US lawmakers extended their support in light of the dastardly terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district claimed the lives of 40 security personnel on Thursday.
Reactions by U.S Members of Congress on #Pulwama #KashmirTerrorAttack
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“Infuriated to hear about the #KashmirTerrorAttack in India today—one of the deadliest in the region since 1989. I unequivocally condemn this brutal terrorist attack and am keeping the victims and their families in my prayers.”, tweeted Senator Bob Menendez tweeted on Thursday.
Senator Mark Warner took to Twitter to extend his condolences as he wrote, “My heart is with the victims of the #KashmirTerrorAttack. The United States stands with our Indian allies against those behind this heinous act of terrorism.”
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Many other US lawmakers took to twitter to extend their support and condemnation of the Pulwama attack.
Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack which left the bus extensively damaged in a blast and ensuing gunfire on the vehicle.
After the attack, India on Friday withdrew the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) to Pakistan.