Congressional Statements

Wilson Condemns Recent Terrorist Attack in Kashmir

Press Release
March 26, 2003

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) condemned the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, where 24 Hindu villagers were killed.

"The 24 Hindus killed in Kashmir were massacred in cold blood. The fact that the terrorists who committed this act would kill 2 young children and 11 women demonstrates what a heartless, despicable act this truly was," said Rep. Wilson.

"Since the armed insurgency in Kashmir began in 1989, more than 400,000 Kashmiri Pandits have been forced from their homes in Kashmir. With relative calm in the state after assembly elections in October, hopes were raised that the Pandits could return to their ancestral home. These hopes are now being dashed.

"I urge the state government to take decisive action to capture those responsible for committing these murders. These terrorist attacks must completely stop so all the communities in Kashmir can live together in harmony. I hope the state and central governments continue to work together to finally bring about a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir conflict," said Rep. Wilson.