Nepal condemns terrorist attack
The foreign ministry expressed condolences to affected families and reaffirmed Nepal’s opposition to terrorism following the attack in Pahalgam.
Nepal’s response stressed solidarity, condolences and a principled rejection of terrorism.
Nepal unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The ministry extended its condolences to the bereaved families and expressed wishes for the swift and full recovery of those injured.
Nepal’s official response
- Condemnation of the attack on civilians
- Condolences for bereaved families
- Support for the recovery of those injured
- Solidarity with the government and people of India
- Reaffirmation that terrorism cannot be justified
Nepal also expressed steadfast solidarity with the government and people of India during the period of mourning.
The statement reiterated Nepal’s firm position against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It said such acts could not and should not be justified on any ground.
Contemporary Indian media reports cited 26 deaths and 10 injuries. Those figures reflected initial reporting available when the statement was published.
Archive note: This report preserves the substance of the official response published on 23 April 2025. Casualty details are presented as attributed contemporaneous reporting rather than as live figures.
