Overview

• A terror attack at Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow on April 22 killed 26 civilians, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for unity.
• Sunil Gavaskar criticized the decades-long conflict on live TV, urging peace and questioning the purpose of continued violence.
• During IPL matches, players and officials wore black armbands, observed a minute’s silence, and suspended celebratory elements as a tribute to the victims.
• The BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, issued a strong statement condemning the attack as a 'ghastly and cowardly' act while expressing condolences to the bereaved families.
• The sightscreen at an IPL match displayed the message 'Let’s all stand for peace and humanity,' reflecting the broader appeal for harmony.