In a brutal attack on Army personnel’s and their families on May 14, 2002, thirty-four people were killed. This could be seen as an extension of 11 Sep. and attack on Indian Parliament.

The US has talked in tough words against this terrorist attack; asking Pakistan to deter itself from the terrorist activity and harsher its stance on the terrorist group in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Mr. Armifage visited India and paid his condolences to the killed. He advised India to maintain patience and criticised the attack.