Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 23: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today mourned the tragic loss of precious lives in the attack on tourists in Pahalgam.
The meeting in the Jammu wing was presided over by Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, with all sitting judges in attendance.
In a statement, the Chief Justice expressed profound grief and sorrow over the incident, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives in this heinous act. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.”
The court observed two minutes silence as a mark of respect for the departed souls. The Judges, Officers of Registry and court staff expressed solidarity with the bereaved families.
A meeting was also held today in the Srinagar Wing to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
The meeting was attended by Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, and Justice Mohd.Yousuf Wani, Judges, High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
Besides, Deputy Solicitor General of India, Senior Additional Advocate Generals, Senior designated advocates, President J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar, members of the Bar, officers and officials of the Registry and court staff also attended the meet.
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