Barak Valley Rises in Protest: AUSU Leads Outcry Against Pahalgam Terror Attack

In a powerful show of anger and grief, the Assam University Students’ Union (AUSU) along with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) AUS Unit jointly organised a condolence event on campus to pay tribute to the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. As a mark of protest, the students also burnt a handmade Pakistani flag, raising patriotic slogans and calling for strong retaliation.

The protest was organised in response to the brutal killing of 26 individuals — 25 tourists and 1 local — in the Pahalgam region of Kashmir. According to students, the terrorists confirmed the victims’ religion before carrying out the attack. During the event, the AUSU and ABVP members lit candles and held placards as a symbolic tribute to the deceased, condemning the heinous act in the strongest terms.

Vice Chancellor of Assam University, Prof Rajiv Mohan Pant, also attended the event. Addressing the students, he condemned this heinous attack. “We must stand together, not only in mourning but in resolve,” he said, while offering his prayers for the souls of the deceased. Placards bearing messages like “Justice for Pahalgam” and “Stop Killing Hindus in the Name of Religion” were seen at the protest.

The students burnt a handmade Pakistani flag, chanting patriotic slogans such as “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram.” One of the ABVP activists addressing the media said, “We don’t want just talks anymore. We want action. There must be a permanent solution.”

He added, “Enough of temporary pauses in trade and hollow diplomatic gestures. India needs to respond with finality. This should not be about small victories here and there—we want one final war that teaches Pakistan its place.”

Elsewhere in Silchar, local residents took to the streets in a candlelight march to honour the victims and denounce the cowardly act of terrorism. Members of the Hindu Rakshi Dal of Sribhumi conducted a shirtless rally, their faces and eyes covered with black cloth — a silent yet powerful portrayal of protest and mourning, symbolising how justice is often blind and silenced.

Across the nation, people have raised their voices in outrage against the brutal Pahalgam attack, and the Barak Valley is no exception. From students to teachers, and from common citizens to community leaders, every corner of the valley has echoed with calls for justice. The widespread condemnation reflects not just grief but a united demand for accountability and lasting peace.