Intelligence officials said though there has been no specific input for the city, whenever such terror attacks occur in any part of the country, the local police, as a precaution, is put on alert
The Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu underscored that the State government extends its support to Modi and the Centre in their commitment to safeguard India's sovereignty and responding to terrorism with "firm and decisive action"
Pakistan's Foreign Office issued a brief statement, saying, "We are concerned at the loss of tourists' lives in an attack in Anantnag district. We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery"
J. Chandramouli, a resident of Pandurangapuram in Visakhapatnam, was on a trip with his family when the attack occurred. According to reports, he attempted to escape but was pursued and shot dead by the terrorists. Despite reportedly begging for his life, the assailants showed no mercy. Chandramouli died on the spot, and his body was identified three hours after the incident.
Modi was briefed by the officials immediately upon his return amid the nationwide shock and outrage over the most gruesome attack targeting tourists in the Valley in a long spell of time
