After Pahalgam attack: Amit Shah visits site and families; four special flights from Srinagar
Home Minister Amit Shah paid last respects to those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, met their families and visited the site on 23 April 2025, while the Civil Aviation Ministry arranged four special flights from Srinagar and directed airlines to keep regular fares.
Summary
On 23 April 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid his last respects to those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack of 22 April, met the families of the victims, visited the site of the attack for a detailed briefing from officers, and visited the injured in hospital. The same day, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said four special flights had been arranged from Srinagar, two to Delhi and two to Mumbai, with more on standby; airlines were directed to maintain regular fare levels and to extend full cooperation in transporting the deceased to their home states.
Key facts
- Home Minister
- Paid last respects, met families, visited site and injured (23 April 2025)
- Special flights
- Four from Srinagar: two to Delhi, two to Mumbai
- Fares
- Airlines directed to maintain regular fare levels
- Also
- Airlines to help transport the deceased to home states
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many special flights from Srinagar did the Civil Aviation Ministry arrange on 23 April 2025 after the Pahalgam attack?
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Correct answer: B — Four
Four special flights were arranged from Srinagar: two to Delhi and two to Mumbai.
Consider the following about official responses on 23 April 2025 after the Pahalgam attack: 1. Home Minister Amit Shah visited the site of the attack and met the families of the victims. 2. Airlines were directed to maintain regular fare levels. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Home Ministry and Civil Aviation Ministry releases.