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India Intensifies Hunt for Pahalgam Attackers as Global Condemnation Mounts

Following the killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir by suspected Pakistan-linked militants, India has launched a massive manhunt, imposed diplomatic sanctions, and vowed severe retribution.

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu pays tribute to Tage Hailyang, the Indian Air Force (IAF) corporal from the village who was among the 26 tourists killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves after a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, at the party office, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Pahalgam attack, claimed by The Resistance Front, left 26 dead, including an Indian Air Force corporal and a naval officer, and injured dozens more.
  • Indian authorities have released sketches of three suspects, announced a ₹20 lakh reward for information, and demolished homes of suspected militants.
  • Prime Minister Modi pledged to track and punish the attackers and their backers, while suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and revoking Pakistani visas in retaliation.
  • Global leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, condemned the assault, urging restraint and peaceful resolution between India and Pakistan.
  • Arunachal Pradesh announced a memorial for Corporal Tage Hailyang, who reportedly guided tourists to safety before being killed, as India ramps up security operations in the region.