A terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in 28 deaths. Global condemnation poured in, including from Turkey, China, and Pakistan. However, Canada has yet to issue an official statement. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the attack. US President Donald Trump assured India of support. Security agencies released sketches of three Pakistani suspects. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility.
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