IN PICS: Andhra CM Naidu, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Pay Tributes To Pahalgam Victims
The tragic incident, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, targeted tourists after reportedly confirming their religious identities.
Among the deceased were Manjunath Rao and Bharath Bushan from Karnataka, and JS Chandramouli and Shri Madhusudhan from Andhra Pradesh. Several of the victims were visiting the region with their families when the attack occurred. (Credit: X/@ncbn)
On Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu offered floral tributes to JS Chandramouli in Visakhapatnam. (Credit: X/@ncbn)
Expressing his grief, Naidu said, It is heartbreaking to witness such a cruel end to a life, and even more painful to see a family forced to bear such an unbearable loss. (Credit: X/@ncbn)
Meanwhile, the Karnataka government announced that the last rites of Rao and Bushan would be conducted with full police honours. (Credit: X/@CMofKarnataka)
The mortal remains of the two victims arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru in the early hours of Thursday. Rao’s body was transported to his hometown, Shivamogga, while Bushan’s remains were taken to his residence in the city. (Credit: X/@CMofKarnataka)
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah later visited Bushan’s home to offer condolences. The final rites of both victims are expected to take place later in the day. (Credit: X/@CMofKarnataka)