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26 Tourists Killed in Deadly Pahalgam Terror Attack

Militants targeted visitors in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley, prompting a massive security operation and strong political condemnation.

The April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam was one of the worst on civilians, especially tourists.
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Overview

  • The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed 26 tourists and injured several others.
  • Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers singled out Hindu tourists, forcing them to recite Islamic verses before opening fire.
  • Prime Minister Modi instructed Home Minister Amit Shah to oversee the response, with Shah traveling to Srinagar for a high-level security review.
  • Authorities launched a large-scale manhunt involving the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police to track down five to six suspected militants, including foreign infiltrators.
  • The attack has raised concerns over Kashmir’s security, particularly as the region experiences record tourism and prepares for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.