SOUTH African spiritual organisations have condemned the terrorist assault that claimed the lives of greater than 26 folks and left a number of others injured within the vacationer city of Pahalgam within the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, India, on Tuesday.
In accordance with IANS, the attackers, believed to be members of The Resistance Entrance (TRF), an offshoot of the banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), opened hearth on vacationers at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam.
Safety forces mentioned no less than 5 to 6 terrorists, sporting camouflage outfits and kurta pyjamas, emerged from the dense pine forest surrounding the Baisaran meadow and opened hearth with AK-47 rifles.
The group included Pakistani terrorists, who infiltrated the Valley simply days earlier than the assault, Intelligence sources mentioned.
Pradeep Ramlall, secretary of the Hindu Dharma Affiliation of SA (Hindasa) Seva Basis, which represents the Girmitya neighborhood, unequivocally condemned the “mindless” act of violence.
The organisation wrote to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, expressing its condolences and help.
“The lack of harmless lives in such a brutal method is a stark reminder of the persistent menace of terrorism and the profound struggling it inflicts upon communities. In this time of grief we stand in unwavering solidarity with the federal government and folks of India,” he mentioned.
Ramlall mentioned terrorism, in all its kinds and manifestation, was a grave menace to humanity.
“We stay dedicated to working alongside India and the worldwide neighborhood to uphold the values of peace, tolerance and mutual respect.”
In an announcement, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad SA condemned the assault and violence meted out to Hindu vacationers.
“We specific our outrage on the assaults on harmless victims who’ve travelled to Pahalgam. That is one more darkish day in humanity after 9/11, 26/11, 7/7 and 10/7, the place the world echoed -‘By no means once more!’ But the perpetrators of such violence proceed to commit essentially the most heinous crimes in opposition to humanity.
“These are focused assaults on Hindus and replicate Hindu hate not solely within the Jammu Kashmir area of Pahalgam however different nations corresponding to Pakistan and Bangladesh. We name upon our SA authorities and residents to sentence these assaults and lift concern in opposition to the rise of Hindu hate globally.”
We ask the federal government of India and the world neighborhood to think about this as an assault on our
The South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS), in an announcement, mentioned it was deeply troubled by the rise in unprovoked acts of violence throughout the globe, significantly these concentrating on harmless civilians.
“In pursuit of political energy and territorial dominance, varied governments and non-state actors are partaking in actions that end in widespread human struggling. The indiscriminate lack of harmless lives is a tragedy that no trigger or ideology can justify.”
The SAHMS mentioned it unequivocally condemns all acts of violence dedicated within the identify of faith.
“Violence, in any kind, stands in direct contradiction to the elemental tenets of Hinduism. The sacred scriptures -the Vedas, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, resoundingly advocate for peace, non-violence (ahimsa), and the sanctity of all residing beings. These teachings kind the ethical and non secular spine of our custom, emphasizing compassion, tolerance, and the pursuit of concord.
“Such actions not solely distort the essence of religion but additionally violate the shared values of humanity. We lengthen our heartfelt condolences to all victims of violence, wherever they might be, and stand in solidarity with those that have suffered irreparable loss.”
Pundit Kirun Satgoor, president of the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha SA, mentioned the organisation stood agency in condemning the acts of violence which shook communities and took harmless lives.
“The assault on vacationers and some days earlier than the tragic demise of a Hindu neighborhood chief in Bangladesh, which creates additional insecurities for minorities, has left us mourning and reflecting on our shared humanity. These violations of human rights are unacceptable.
“In instances of darkness, we should turn out to be beacons of sunshine. Violence can by no means be the reply; it’s in peace, dialogue, and understanding that we discover true power. Allow us to rise above the shadows of hate and battle,” he mentioned.
Satish Komal, chairperson of the Lotus Financial Discussion board – South Africa, mentioned: “The lack of lives of Hindus, who have been significantly focused, regrettably comes as no shock. We’re once more witness to the scourge of a sick mentality that ‘mine and mine alone’ should prevail and all others that don’t bow earlier than what I imagine ought to be worn out from the face of the earth. Terrorists and terrorism are rife throughout the globe and the earlier we take away our ‘blinkers’ that make us suppose that these are remoted points and we’re protected the higher.”
In an announcement, the Division of Worldwide Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), mentioned it was deeply saddened by the information of the assault on vacationers.
“We imagine acts of violence and extremism haven’t any place in society and represent a menace to peace, safety and improvement. The South African authorities reiterates its condemnation of terrorist assaults in any kind and from whichever quarter.
“Our ideas and prayers exit to the households and family members of those that have misplaced their lives and to all those that have been injured on this horrific incident,” learn the assertion.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad SA will host a web based mass prayer enchantment for the Pahalgam Terrorist Assault on Sunday at 9am on Fb.com/vishwahinduparishadsa
