On April 22, 2026, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, issued a formal tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary. The press release, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs via PIB Delhi, outlines India's official stance and the Minister's commemorative message.
**Key Statements and Policy Stance:**
* **National Sentiment:** The Minister stated that the "grief and pain" of the lives lost in the attack remain deeply felt by the Indian public.
* **Definition of Terrorism:** Terrorism was identified as the "greatest enemy of humanity," requiring a united global front to defeat.
* **Zero-Tolerance Policy:** Reaffirming the government's position, the Minister declared that India will maintain its "zero-tolerance policy" against terrorism and any entities that provide harbor to terrorists.
**Communication Details:**
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Home Affairs.
* **Platform:** Official statement and a post on X (formerly Twitter) via @AmitShah.
* **Date and Time:** Posted on April 22, 2026, at 10:05 AM.
**Administrative Data:**
* **Release ID:** 2254358
* **Visitor Counter:** 359
* **Internal Reference:** RK/PR/PS
* **Language Availability:** The release is available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Bengali-TR, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who reaffirmed India's national security commitment.
zero-tolerance policy against terrorism: India's strategic policy framework focused on the total elimination of terrorism and its supporters.
Pahalgam: The central location of the terror attack being commemorated on its first anniversary.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation Shri Amit Shah pays heartfelt tribute
to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack
The grief and pain of losing our people still remain in the
heart of every Indian
Terrorism is the greatest enemy of humanity, against which
we must stand united to fight and defeat
India will continue its zero-tolerance policy against terrorism
and those who harbour it
Posted On: 22 APR 2026 10:05AM by PIB Delhi
On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation
Shri Amit Shah paid heartfelt tribute to the victims, stating that the grief and pain of losing our people still
remain in the heart of every Indian.
In a post on X, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said, "On this day, we solemnly remember the
innocent lives we lost in the horrific Pahalgam terror attack last year. The grief and pain of losing our
people still remain in the heart of every Indian. Terrorism is the greatest enemy of humanity, against which
we must stand united to fight and defeat. India will continue its zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and
those who harbour it."
On this day, we solemnly remember the innocent lives we lost in the horrific
Pahalgam terror attack last year. The grief and pain of losing our people still
remain in the heart of every Indian. Terrorism is the greatest enemy of humanity,
against which we must stand united to…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 22, 2026
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