On April 22, 2025, the peaceful valley of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir turned into a scene of horror as armed militants opened fire on a group of tourists in the picturesque Baisaran Valley. At least 26 people lost their lives, and 17 others were injured, including one Nepalese national, in what is now being called the deadliest terrorist attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
The terror outfit "Kashmir Resistance" has claimed responsibility, alleging the tourists were undercover operatives—an unverified claim that has only added to the shock and confusion. The victims, however, were largely Indian tourists, simply enjoying a vacation in a region that had seen a recent revival in tourism.
In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia to return to India and lead emergency meetings with national security officials. The Indian government has squarely blamed Pakistan-based terror organizations, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, for orchestrating the heinous act.
As investigations continue and the nation mourns, this brutal attack has reignited concerns over the fragile security situation in Kashmir and the rising threats to civilian life in conflict-prone areas.
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