Amarnath Yatris attacked in Anantnag: From President Pranab, PM Modi, Amit Shah to Sonia Gandhi, here are top reactions

Srinagar: Top political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and several others have strongly condemned the dastardly attack on Amarnath pilgrims from Gujarat yesterday which left at least seven were killed and many others injured.

Here are the top reactions: -

President Pranab Mukherjee

Strongly condemn attack on Amarnath Yatris in J&K. I grieve the loss of innocent lives.

PM Narendra Modi

"Pained beyond words on the dastardly attack on peaceful Amarnath Yatris in J&K. The attack deserves strongest condemnation from everyone," PM Modi tweeted. "My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the attack in J&K. My prayers with the injured," he added.

Amit Shah, BJP

No words to express my deep pain on the killing of innocent pilgrims travelling to the holy shrine of Amarnath. It is a heinous act.

Sonia Gandhi, Congress

I express deepest sorrow over the Anantnag attack targeting Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. I call for investigation into lapses in security.

Mehbooba Mufti, J&K CM

This incident is a blot on all Kashmiris and Muslims. I have no words to condemn this, hope those involved will be arrested and punished soon.

Nirmal Singh, Deputy CM, J&K

Those attacking innocent people won't be spared. All 15 injured people are out of danger.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress

India will never be intimidated by these terrorist cowards.

Vijay Rupani, Gujarat CM 

Strongly condemn cowardly attack, India will never get bogged down by such acts.

Meira Kumar, Opposition presidential pick

Deeply saddened at loss of innocent lives. My thoughts and prayers are with bereaved family members and those injured.

Ramnath Kovind, NDA's presidential nominee 

A highly condemnable and a cowardly act.