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At Least 26 Killed in Terrorist Attack on Tourists in Indian-Administered Kashmir

Gunmen opened fire at a popular tourist spot near Pahalgam, with Indian authorities denouncing the assault and launching a search for the perpetrators.

Mutmaßliche Extremisten schießen auf Touristen in Kaschmir - mehr als 20 Tote
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Indische Polizisten halten Autos an einem Checkpoint in Pahalgam an.

Overview

  • The attack occurred at Baisaran meadow, a tourist destination near Pahalgam, killing at least 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, and injuring several others.
  • Indian authorities have classified the incident as a terrorist attack, with Interior Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemning the violence.
  • No group has officially claimed responsibility, though local reports suggest an unverified claim by The Resistance Front (TRF).
  • Security forces have cordoned off the area and initiated search operations to locate the attackers.
  • This is the deadliest attack on civilians in Kashmir in recent years, underscoring the region's ongoing insurgency and security challenges.