China Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack: ‘Shocked, Oppose Terrorism Of All Forms’

Last Updated:April 23, 2025, 10:40 IST

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Extending deep condolences to the victims,  China reiterated its opposition to all forms of terrorism.

Agencies and cops suspect that the attackers reached Pahalgam via the Poonch route—a journey that takes nearly seven hours by road. (PTI)

China expressed shock over the attack in Pahalgam and condemned it. Extending deep condolences to the victims and sincere sympathies to the injured and bereaved families,  China reiterated its opposition to all forms of terrorism.

Beijing said, “Shocked by the attack in Pahalgam and condemn. Deep condolences for the victims and sincere sympathies to the injured and the bereaved families. Oppose terrorism of all forms."

Terrorists opened fire at Baisaran near Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states. The victims included two foreigners – from UAE and Nepal – and two locals, officials said.

Earlier, in its first reaction to the attack. Pakistan said it has “got nothing to do" with the incident as Islamabad asserted it “rejects terrorism in all its forms".

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said, “Pakistan has no link with the Pagalgam terror attack. The Central government in India is facing protests in many states, including Nagaland, Manipur, Kashmir, and Chhattisgarh. This is home-grown as the government is exploiting many. We do not support terrorism in any form, and locals should not be a target for terrorists, and we have no doubt about it. However, if local forces are targeting the Indian government, it becomes easy to target Pakistan."

A spokesperson with Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended condolences to the families of those killed.

“We are concerned at the loss of tourists’ lives in an attack in Anantnag district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery," he said.

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