Srinagar, April 22 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that preventing recurrence of incidents like the Pahalgam terror attack remains a top priority, stressing collective responsibility between the elected government, the Centre and security agencies to ensure lasting peace in the Union Territory.

Paying tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the attack, Omar said the day carried both emotional weight and a reminder of the continuing pain of loss.

Describing the incident as deeply tragic, the Chief Minister said those killed were innocent civilians who had come to the Valley for leisure. "Today is a very important and painful day for all of us. We remember those who lost their lives in Pahalg...