Srinagar, Apr 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired a crucial cabinet meeting in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead and many injured.
Sources told that the Chief Minister chaired the meeting at his Gupkar residence. The meeting was attended by all his cabinet colleagues.
They said that the meeting took strong note of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists including a local horse ride operator on Tuesday afternoon. “The meeting also discussed the prevailing situation arising out of the terror attack,” they said.
The cabinet expressed profound grief and outrage over the tragic loss of innocent lives and the injuries sustained by civilians in this barbaric and cowardly act. It unequivocally condemned this senseless act of terror, which constitutes a direct assault on peace, unity and the democratic values cherished by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Government stands in unwavering solidarity with the families of the victims and reaffirms its steadfast commitment towards ensuring justice, strengthening security
Sources also said that the meeting discussed that the employees engaged under the PM package be allowed to work from home for a week in view of the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
“The cabinet also discussed provision to provide more compensation to the families of victims and those injured in the attack. The government already announced Rs 10 each to the families of those killed in the attack and Rs 2 lakh to grievously injured and Rs 1 lakh to those with minor injuries. However, it also discussed provisions to provide more assistance to the attack victims,” they said.
Sources added that the meeting also discussed several issues and ways to tackle situation that may arise in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the deadly terror attack. The Council of Ministers reiterates that the resolve of the Government and the people of Jammu and Kashmir shall not be shaken by such cowardly acts of violence. It urges every resident to remain united, vigilant and resilient.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister has called an all-party meeting tomorrow in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
Omar Abdullah has invited all political parties, Members of Parliament from Jammu and Kashmir and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly for the meeting.
The meeting will be held tomorrow at 3:00 pm at the SKICC in Srinagar.
It has been convened to discuss the situation, express joint condemnation of the act of terror and deliberate on the path ahead in ensuring peace, justice and resilience.
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