New Delhi,apr 23
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday expressed condolences for the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack.AIFF issued a statement on their official statement, saying, “The All India Football Federation (AIFF) expressed condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack.””On behalf of the entire Indian football fraternity, AIFF expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic loss of lives in the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam.””This senseless act of violence has taken away innocent lives and left families and communities shattered. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this heartbreaking time,” the statement continued.
AIFF also said that football has “always been a force that unites, inspires, and heals”. “In these trying times, we hope that the spirit of togetherness and resilience will prevail over hatred and violence.”A minute’s silence was observed before the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Bengaluru FC and Inter Kashi kicked off at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday, in remembrance of the victims. Both teams wore black armbands in mourning.The incident has not only shaken the families of the victims but also sparked outrage across the country, as calls grow louder for swift justice and stronger counter-terror measures. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Government Medical College (GMC) in Anantnag to meet the injured victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed several lives and left others wounded.Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir and vowed that the government would respond with firm action and reiterated India’s uncompromising stand against terrorism.
