US EditionIndia vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack
- On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a series of major projects valued at more than Rs 46,000 crore in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir.
- This visit came after the deadly attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, and was intended to undermine peace and tourism in the area.
- Modi inaugurated key infrastructure projects, including the Chenab Bridge, the tallest arch railway bridge in the world, and the Anji Bridge, India’s inaugural cable-stayed railway bridge, enhancing connectivity in the region.
- Modi condemned the attack as an assault on humanity and the spirit of Kashmir, asserting that anyone attempting to hinder the aspirations of Jammu and Kashmir’s young people would have to confront him directly, while emphasizing continued progress despite obstacles.
- The projects mark a new era of growth and unity in Jammu and Kashmir, signalling resilience against terrorism and reinforcing government commitment to regional progress.
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Pahalgam Attack Victim's Family Finds Solace in PM Modi's Public Acknowledgement of Sacrifice
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The family of Syed Adil Shah, a pony rider slain in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and said his public acknowledgement of their loved one's sacrifice significantly boosted their morale. India News | Pahalgam Attack Victim's Family Finds Solace in PM Modi's Public Acknowledgement of Sacrifice.
PM Modi Says Pakistan Attacked 'Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat', Assured It Won't Affect Development Of J&K
PM Modi after flagging off the first train service to the Kashmir Valley said, "We have always spoken of 'Kashmir to Kanyakumari', and now, this has become a reality for the railway network as well."
Pahalgam terror attack won't halt development in J&K: PM Modi in Katra – 'Pak targeted Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat'
PM Modi also mentioned Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a local pony owner in Pahalgam, who lost his life while trying to protect tourists during the terror attack 22 April. Adil was reportedly attempting to stop the attackers from firing on tourists, and he was shot and killed.
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