Those behind the Pahalgam attack must be punished

Jaishankar’s Statement Following Talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

New Delhi – After holding discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar shared details of the meeting in an X (formerly Twitter) post on the morning of May 1.

"Those behind the Pahalgam attack must be punished!" — says EAM Jaishankar after talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Strong words, but now it's time for stronger action!

Terrorists only understand the language of force — let’s speak it loud and clear. 🇮🇳⚔️🔥… pic.twitter.com/8JP07Gkhqo

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) May 2, 2025

In his post, Jaishankar stated that those who carried out the attack, those who supported them, and those who planned it — all must be brought to justice.

Observers view this as a clear signal that India remains firm on holding Pakistan accountable for its role in cross-border terrorism.