Local Organizations Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack Against Hindus

HOUSTON: Several local organizations have issued statements condemning the terror attack against Hindus in Pahalgam.

Hindus of Greater Houston

Echoes of 1990: A Kashmiri Pandit’s Call for Justice Amid Renewed Brutality

Militant Islamic terrorists killed at least 26 innocent tourists at Pahalgam in Kashmir, India in a barbaric slaughter targeted at Hindus. The tourists were forced to identify as Hindus and asked to recite the Muslim prayer of Faith or Kalma. Men were killed, right in front of their wives, kids and other family members. A militant group, called The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the banned terrorist organization “Lashkar-e-Taiba”, based out of Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Hindu tourists from various regions of India, and a few from abroad were the unfortunate victims. Religious fanaticism against Hindus was the key motivation behind this targeted terrorist attack.

Amit Raina, Director of Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) and a proud Kashmiri Pandit from the Greater Houston area, described the brutal attack as a grim reminder of the unspeakable suffering endured by the Kashmiri Hindu community at the hands of Islamic extremists. “It takes us back to 1990 – a time when we, the indigenous and peaceful people of Kashmir, were hunted, killed, and forced to flee our ancestral homeland,” he said. “The same venomous hatred and radical ideology that drove our exodus decades ago still casts its dark shadow over the Valley.”

No polished tourism campaign can conceal the scars of this ongoing trauma or erase its harsh realities. Every attack like this is more than just an act of terror, it tears open old wounds that have never been allowed to heal. Our hearts go out to the families devastated by the Pahalgam massacre. In their grief, we find solidarity. And through that, we renew our unwavering call for justice, accountability, and an end to the vicious cycle of violence that continues to plague our homeland Kashmir. Hindus of Greater Houston condemn the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, expressing solidarity with India and victims’ families.

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

“The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is deeply saddened by this tragic attack. We stand in solidarity with our friends at Hindus of Greater Houston and the global Hindu community during this time of grief and mourning.” — Erica Winsor, Public Affairs Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.

Young Hindus of Greater Houston

We, the Young Hindus of Greater Local Organizations Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack Against Hindus Houston, stand in solidarity with the victims of the horrific terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam, Kashmir on April 22, 2025. The brutal targeting and execution of innocent Hindus, including tourists and locals, is a serious reminder of the ongoing threats to peace and humanity. This is just the latest example of religious persecution many Hindu communities face – this time occurring in their own country. We unequivocally condemn this heinous act of violence and mourn the innocent lives lost in this senseless tragedy. As a community rooted in the values of dharma, compassion, and advocacy, we seek to bring attention to the severity of this incident and call on global leaders and citizens alike to stand against terror in all its forms.

Fort Bend Interfaith Council

Pastor John Strader, Chair of the Fort Bend Interfaith Council, responded to Hinduism Interfaith representative Geetha Ravula’s post, stating: “This is absolutely heartbreaking. I grieve alongside our Hindu brothers and sisters, and I join you, Geetha, in denouncing this horrific act of violence. No person should ever be targeted for their faith. The dignity of every life, regardless of religion, must be upheld. As a member of the interfaith community, I
stand committed to building the kind of solidarity and compassion that can speak louder than hatred. Thank you for raising your voice, Geetha—we mourn this loss, and we must continue working together to pursue peace, justice, and understanding.”

During the Fort Bend Interfaith Council’s meeting on April 23, 2025, attendees from diverse communities and faith groups remembered the victims of the recent violence in Kashmir, where reports indicate that Hindu tourists were senselessly murdered by Islamist extremists. They encouraged you to read further and reflect, as such events are painful reminders of why our interfaith work matters so deeply.

Hindu American Foundation

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has sharply condemned what it calls a “shameful and deliberate erasure” by major Western media outlets in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where 26 Hindu tourists were executed in cold blood by terrorists affiliated with The Resistance Front—a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy backed by Pakistan.

“Let’s get this straight,” said Suhag Shukla, Executive Director of the Hindu American Foundation, in a scathing rebuke of international media coverage following the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam. “Terrorists from the Resistance Front took credit for storming a meadow in Pahalgam and murdering at least 26 tourists, seeking out Hindus with chilling precision, in the worst civilian massacre in Kashmir since 2008.”

HinduPACT

Hindus Advancing Human Rights Initiative (HAHRI), an arm of HinduPACT, unequivocally condemned the brutal terrorist attack on innocent tourists. “The message from the terrorist state across India’s western border is clear,” said Ajay Shah, founder and convenor of HinduPACT, in a statement sent to American Khanai. “On behalf of American Hindus, we express our heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims.”