Kashmiris Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack with Unity, Protests, and Powerful Silence:

The mass shooting in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, is now receiving criticism from all over the Valley. Kashmiris have taken to the streets and broadcast their anger towards the act and everyone supporting it. Kashmiris have flooded the streets, continuing to make their voices heard without reservation.

Public Ventilation in the Monitorial Sphere:

Citizens from many towns and villages attended the lectures, even coming from Kulgam and Kupwara in north Kashmir. “This kind of thing should not happen, not in the name of Kashmir and not in the name of Islam.” Zahir Ahmed, a taxi driver in Srinagar, confirmed these words said in the valley. In Kulgam, a trader by the name of Mohammad Iqbal pointed out that these kinds of activities, especially with the region’s dependence on tourism, deal a devastating blow to the identity and economy of the region. “If tourist arrivals drop, it will hit the local economy.”

Powerful Voices and Strong Statements:

The violence has received condemnation from various voices such as MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi who has emphasized that “the violence does not represent the people of Jammu and Kashmir nor does it represent the religion they profess.” Mehdi also added, “Such acts of terror should not be done in our name or in the name of our religion.”

Kashmir's major newspapers took to protesting with completely black front pages, perhaps for the first time in history. This included Greater Kashmir, Rising Kashmir, and Kashmir Uzma that as a cherry on top of the silence the people were forced to endure used this powerful symbol of grief and protest to showcase the deep agony felt through the Valley.

Editorials Reflecting The Mood Of The Valley:

An editorial titled ‘The massacre in the meadow – Protect Kashmir’s soul’ published in Greater Kashmir claimed the attack to be a ‘willful stroke’ aimed at the identity of not just Kashmir, but its very essence. It reiterates that the assault, which is violence against tourists is also violence against the identity of the valley which is known for its hospitality, peace, and hope for a thriving economy.