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26 Tourists Killed in Deadly Terror Attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam

Gunmen targeted visitors in Baisaran Valley, with security forces launching a large-scale manhunt as Home Minister Shah leads the response in Srinagar.

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The April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam was one of the worst on civilians, especially tourists.
PM Modi’s Big Order To Amit Shah After Dozen Tourists Injured In Pahalgam Terror Attack In J&K
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Overview

  • A group of gunmen opened fire on tourists in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, killing at least 26 people and injuring several others.
  • The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack, which is being described as one of the deadliest in the region since 2019.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed Home Minister Amit Shah to oversee the response, who is now in Srinagar conducting security reviews and coordinating operations.
  • Joint security forces, including the Army, CRPF, and local police, have launched a massive anti-terror operation to track down the perpetrators.
  • The attack has raised concerns about the safety of tourists in Kashmir and its impact on the region's tourism sector, which was recovering ahead of the Amarnath Yatra.