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Indian-origin UK Member of Parliament, Priti Patel, has strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a “cowardly act of terrorism.” Speaking in the UK Parliament on Wednesday, Patel offered condolences to the victims and urged the UK government to stand firmly with India in the face of such brutal violence.

Patel described the attack, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists visiting Baisaran Meadow, as “murderous” and “violent.” She emphasised that the UK must remain in “lockstep” with India during such challenging times. “This was an act of terrorism, and we should call it out exactly for what it is,” she said, underlining that such attacks reflect a long-standing pattern of violence targeting civilians and minority communities in the region.

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Call for Government Action

Patel urged the UK government to assess the broader implications of the Pahalgam attack, particularly its potential links to international terror networks. She pointed to reports suggesting possible involvement of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) or its affiliates, which may have connections to Hamas.

“Has the government made an assessment of the relationship between groups causing terror in Kashmir and those destabilising global peace?” she asked. She also sought information on what specific support the UK has offered India in response to the attack.

Concerns Over Domestic Impact

Patel further raised concerns about the security of Indian-origin communities in the UK, and the protection of Indian diplomatic missions, especially the High Commission in London. She requested that the government take preventive measures to stop any escalation of community tensions within the UK.

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Concluding her remarks, Patel asked the speaker whether the UK would use its diplomatic influence to ease tensions between India and Pakistan, stressing that such support would reinforce the UK’s commitment to peace and regional stability.

The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists, was claimed by The Resistance Front, a shadow group linked to the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terror organisation.