Overview

• The April 22 terror attack at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam claimed 26 lives, primarily targeting Hindu tourists, and injured at least 12 others.
• The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack, intensifying scrutiny on regional security protocols.
• The bodies of two Kolkata victims, Samir Guha and Bitan Adhikari, were returned to the city on April 23, where leaders paid their respects.
• Bereaved families continue to await the return of other victims’ remains as state governments coordinate repatriations and support.
• Security forces have launched a large-scale manhunt for the attackers, while travel advisories and concerns over Kashmir’s tourism persist.