Members of the Indian diaspora and Fijian community gathered at the High Commission of India in Suva to pay tribute to the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
The solemn ceremony saw heartfelt floral offerings and prayers for those who lost their lives in what has been described as the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Fiji’s Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Hon. Agni Deo Singh, attended the event to express his condolences. Swami Sanyuktanand of Fiji Sevashram Sangha also offered prayers for the victims, condemning the brutality of the attack.
Indian High Commissioner Mehta reaffirmed solidarity with the victims’ families, stating,“We stand united against all forms of terrorism and in unwavering solidarity with the victims’ families.”
Earlier, Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Prof. Biman Prasad joined Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in condemning the attack and extended Fiji’s support to India, saying, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish a swift recovery to those injured. Fiji stands with India in this time of sorrow.”
The 22 April 2025 attack, carried out by Islamist terrorist, killed 26 men and injured more than 20 others, primarily targeting Hindus in Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian authorities have linked the incident to Pakistan-based terror networks, with The Resistance Front, a proxy of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba group, claiming responsibility.
Following a high-level security review chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian government cited clear “cross-border linkages” and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, promising retribution “beyond their imagination.” (Australia Today)