Sent messages

• The Pahalgam terror incident has undermined India’s plurality and the country’s values.

• The terrorists targeted tourists by religion and killed them in cold blood, affecting the livelihoods of thousands of Kashmiris dependent on tourism.

• The attack occurred during a time when the U.S. Vice-President was visiting India, undermining the perception of normalcy after the abrogation of special status for Jammu and Kashmir.

• The fear of recurrence and economic pain for Kashmiris is a tragic by-product of the killings.

• New Delhi and Srinagar must work towards mitigating fear and sending a clear message of unity against terror.

• New Delhi has used diplomatic measures against Pakistan, recognizing that such attacks are often carried out by radicalized elements trained by Islamabad’s covert agencies.

• Normalcy is a relative term and should be experienced rather than announced.

• The Union government should work with the Jammu and Kashmir government to restore Statehood and isolate radical elements threatening the livelihoods of Kashmiris and tourists.