Overview

• The April 22 militant attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam, resulted in 26 deaths, including 25 tourists and one local resident.
• Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has invoked his authority under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, to summon a one-day special legislative session in Jammu on April 28.
• The session will include condemnation of the attack by treasury and opposition members, with discussions likely to focus on enhancing regional security measures.
• India has suspended the India Water Treaty with Pakistan and scaled back diplomatic ties in response to the attack, reflecting heightened regional tensions.
• For the first time in over 35 years of militancy, Kashmir observed a shutdown protesting the killing of civilians by militants.