FBI Director Kash Patel expressed his heartfelt condolences for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, underscoring the unwavering commitment of the United States to stand by the Indian government in its fight against terrorism. Patel’s statement highlighted the ongoing and global nature of the threat posed by terrorism, reaffirming the U.S.'s solidarity with law enforcement agencies in India during this challenging time.
In the aftermath of the attack, which resulted in the tragic loss of 26 lives in India, top U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, extended their condolences and offered unwavering support to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In response to the tragedy, India has taken several diplomatic steps, such as suspending the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals and pausing the Indus Waters Treaty, as part of its efforts to assert its stance on national security.
