Thu Apr 24 11:58:31 UTC 2025: ## Erode Mourns Pahalgam Victims Amid Heightened Security
**ERODE, INDIA (April 24, 2025)** – Members of the Erode Urban Hindu Munnani held a tribute on Thursday for the 26 victims of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Following a moment of silence led by president P. Jegadeesan, the group chanted slogans emphasizing national unity. Police subsequently ordered the removal of an unauthorized banner displayed during the tribute.
Heightened security measures, in place for a second day, continue across the Erode district. Police are deployed at various locations, including religious sites, transportation hubs, and public gathering areas, as a preventative measure.
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