Shillong, April 27: In a show of solidarity and mourning, the Shillong Citizen Forum (SCF) held a candlelight vigil on Sunday at Khyndai Lad, following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 people.
The vigil took place in front of the old Assembly building in Shillong.
The SCF has also called for a total shutdown of shops and business establishments across Greater Shillong on Monday to protest against the attack and honor the victims.
The forum urged citizens to participate peacefully and stand united against violence and terror.
Hundreds of residents across Shillong, cutting across communities and age groups, came together to light candles and offer prayers for the innocent lives lost in the attack.
Chants of “Justice for the Victims” in Khyndailad as emotional citizens stood shoulder to shoulder, condemning terrorism and calling for peace. Many carried placards bearing messages of hope, resilience and the need for stronger measures to ensure national security.
“We are gathered here not just to mourn, but to send a clear message that terrorism will never break our spirit,” said one of the organisers of the vigil.
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