NHRC Condems Pahalgam Attack

• 28 Apr 2025

Why in News? 

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, expresses deep distress over terrorists killing 28 people after identifying their faith in the Pahalgam area of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on 22nd April, 2025. 

 Key Points 

• Condemnation of the Attack: 
  • The Commission strongly condemns the brutal attack on unarmed, innocent civilians who were on a holiday in the valley. 
  • This heinous act has deeply disturbed the conscience of every right-thinking individual, as it involves a serious violation of human rights, affecting the victims and their families. 
• Role of Terrorism in Human Rights Violations: 
  • Terrorism has consistently been recognized as one of the primary causes of human rights violations globally. 
  • Immediate action is necessary against those who aid, abet, support, or advance terrorism, holding them accountable for the devastating impact of this menace. 
  • Failing to take action may lead to the erosion of democratic values, increased intimidation, reprisals, community disharmony, and grave violations of human rights, including the rights to life, liberty, equality, fraternity, and livelihood. 
• State Accountability and Justice: 
  • The Commission expects the State to take all required measures to establish accountability, ensure justice for the perpetrators, and provide support to the victims' families in every possible way.