Srinagar: US President Donald Trump Tuesday described as a “horrible situation” the Pulwama attack by the Jaish-e-Muhammad militant outfit, in which over 49 paramilitary CRPF personnel were killed, and said he was getting reports on it and would issue a statement.

Separately, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino expressed “strong support” for India and asked Pakistan to “punish anyone responsible” for the February 14 attack. The suicide attack has led to escalation of tension between India and Pakistan and Trump told reporters at the Oval Office of White House that it would be “wonderful” if the two South Asia neighbours get along.

“I have watched. I have got a lot of reports on it. We will have comment (on it) at an appropriate time. It would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along,” Trump said in response to a question.

“That (the attack) was a horrible situation. We are getting reports. We will have a statement to put out,” Trump said.