In a statement issued here, he said, "I strongly condemn this most despicable act of cowardice, the perpetrators of which killed seven unsuspecting yatris. They will never succeed in their diabolical designs."
Stating that he shared the pain and anguish of the bereaved families, Khattar offered his condolences to them.
Seven Amarnath pilgrims were killed and 19 injured when their bus came under terrorists' gunfire in south Kashmir's Anantnag district last night.