Overview

• On April 22, terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 and injuring several others.
• India accused Pakistan of supporting the attackers, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed borders, and downgraded diplomatic ties.
• US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to India coincided with the attack, amplifying international attention on South Asian tensions.
• Major US media outlets extensively covered the incident, with the US House Foreign Affairs Committee criticizing The New York Times for its terminology.
• Viral videos of tourists downplaying the attack have fueled social-media outrage, highlighting public sensitivity to the tragedy.