All Party Parliamentary Group for British Hindus
APPG for British Hindus – Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam, India
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Hindus strongly condemns the recent brutal terrorist attack that occurred on 22 April 2025 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India, where Islamist extremist terrorists targeted and killed 28 innocent civilians, including Indian Hindu pilgrims, and foreign nationals. This barbaric act on Indian soil is a direct assault on peace, humanity, and the values of freedom, tolerance, and human dignity.
The attack, carried out by Pakistan-backed Islamist extremists affiliated with The Resistance Front (TRF), saw the deliberate targeting of non-Muslim civilians, with victims being forced to undergo religious identification before being mercilessly executed. Such atrocities are a grim reminder of the enduring threat posed by terrorism not only to the region but to global peace and security.
We offer our deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and stand in unwavering solidarity with the victims and their loved ones during this time of immense sorrow. The deliberate targeting of civilians, particularly peaceful visitors and pilgrims, must be unequivocally condemned by the international community without hesitation or excuse.
We urge the UK Government to raise this matter urgently with its international partners, to condemn this atrocity in the strongest terms, and to support efforts to hold accountable those who perpetrate, sponsor, or harbour terrorist networks. We further call for enhanced cooperation between the United Kingdom and India to counter terrorism and defend democratic values globally.
The APPG for British Hindus remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting harmony, countering extremism in all its forms, and ensuring that the voices of British Hindus and all communities that stand against hatred and violence are heard in condemning such horrific acts wherever they occur.
The BH All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) is a cross-party group of Members of Parliament (MPs) and members of the House of Lords who come together to discuss and promote the interests and concerns of Hindus in the UK and to facilitate greater understanding and engagement between Hindus and the wider British society.
The BH APPG for Hindus can play an important role in representing the views and interests of Hindus in the UK and in promoting greater understanding and dialogue between Hindus and other communities.
We will work with Hindu organisations and community leaders to gather information and insights about issues that are important to Hindus in the UK. We will host events and meetings in different parts of the country to engage with and listen to the concerns of Hindu communities. In addition, the APPG will commission research on topics of relevance to Hindus in the UK and use this research to inform its work and advocacy efforts.
The goal of the BH APPG is to be the voice between Hindu communities and the broader political process, and to ensure that the views and concerns of Hindus are heard and considered by policymakers.