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.