The US House Committee Majority on Foreign Affairs on Thursday criticised The New York Times for its coverage of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, objecting to the newspaper referring to the attackers as "militants."
In a post on X, the committee shared an edited version of the NYT headline, replacing the word "militants" with "terrorists." The original NYT headline had read: “At Least 24 Tourists Gunned Down by Militants in Kashmir.”
Quoting the screenshot, the committee wrote: “Hey, @nytimes, we fixed it for you. This was a TERRORIST ATTACK, plain and simple. Whether it's India or Israel, when it comes to TERRORISM, the NYT is removed from reality.”
These remarks came as the US administration under President Donald Trump reiterated its support for India following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.
President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone on Wednesday, expressing his condolences and condemning the attack. He also pledged full support for India in bringing the perpetrators of this “heinous attack” to justice.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X: “President Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump @POTUS called PM @narendramodi and conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. President Trump strongly condemned the terror attack and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous attack. India and the United States stand together in the fight against terror.”
US Vice President JD Vance also called PM Modi, strongly condemned the attack, and offered his condolences. He reiterated the United States’ commitment to standing with India in this difficult time.
According to MEA spokesperson Jaiswal, the US Vice President assured all assistance in the joint fight against terrorism. PM Modi thanked both Trump and Vance for their messages of solidarity and support.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also expressed support for India, posting on X, “The United States stands with India,” in response to a statement by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the US State Department.
The Bureau stated: “The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kashmir. Nothing can justify such a heinous act, killing tourists and civilians. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. We continue to monitor the situation and call for perpetrators to be held accountable.”
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz described the Pahalgam attack as a “terrible tragedy,” writing on X: “A terrible tragedy. Please join me in praying for the victims and their families.”
Earlier, President Trump also reacted on Truth Social, calling the attack “deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir” and adding, “The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi and the incredible people of India have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!”
In response to the attack, India has taken a firm stance against Pakistan for its alleged support of cross-border terrorism. At a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by PM Modi and attended by Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, India decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends its support for terrorism. India has also shut down operations at the integrated Attari Check Post.
In a post on X, the committee shared an edited version of the NYT headline, replacing the word "militants" with "terrorists." The original NYT headline had read: “At Least 24 Tourists Gunned Down by Militants in Kashmir.”
Quoting the screenshot, the committee wrote: “Hey, @nytimes, we fixed it for you. This was a TERRORIST ATTACK, plain and simple. Whether it's India or Israel, when it comes to TERRORISM, the NYT is removed from reality.”
These remarks came as the US administration under President Donald Trump reiterated its support for India following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.
President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone on Wednesday, expressing his condolences and condemning the attack. He also pledged full support for India in bringing the perpetrators of this “heinous attack” to justice.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X: “President Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump @POTUS called PM @narendramodi and conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. President Trump strongly condemned the terror attack and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous attack. India and the United States stand together in the fight against terror.”
US Vice President JD Vance also called PM Modi, strongly condemned the attack, and offered his condolences. He reiterated the United States’ commitment to standing with India in this difficult time.
According to MEA spokesperson Jaiswal, the US Vice President assured all assistance in the joint fight against terrorism. PM Modi thanked both Trump and Vance for their messages of solidarity and support.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also expressed support for India, posting on X, “The United States stands with India,” in response to a statement by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the US State Department.
The Bureau stated: “The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kashmir. Nothing can justify such a heinous act, killing tourists and civilians. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. We continue to monitor the situation and call for perpetrators to be held accountable.”
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz described the Pahalgam attack as a “terrible tragedy,” writing on X: “A terrible tragedy. Please join me in praying for the victims and their families.”
Earlier, President Trump also reacted on Truth Social, calling the attack “deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir” and adding, “The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism. We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi and the incredible people of India have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!”
In response to the attack, India has taken a firm stance against Pakistan for its alleged support of cross-border terrorism. At a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by PM Modi and attended by Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, India decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends its support for terrorism. India has also shut down operations at the integrated Attari Check Post.
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