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Kashmir Attack Kills 26 Tourists in Deadliest Civilian Assault in Decades

Armed militants targeted a tourist group in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, as authorities launch a manhunt and vow justice.

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Des militaires indiens montent la garde, après l’attaque terroriste ayant fait 26 morts à Pahalgam, au sud de Srinagar le 22 avril 2025.
Des paramilitaires Indiens montent la garde sur la route d’Anantnag Pahalgam à Aishmuqam, au sud de Srinagar, en Inde, le 22 avril 2025. Des terroristes présumés ont ouvert le feu sur un groupe de touristes, faisant au moins 24 morts.
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Overview

  • The confirmed death toll from the April 22 attack in Pahalgam stands at 26, including one Nepali national, with no group yet claiming responsibility.
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack as an 'odious act' and pledged to bring the perpetrators to justice.
  • This is the deadliest attack on civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir in over 25 years, reigniting concerns about the region's security and insurgency.
  • A massive manhunt is underway as local authorities investigate possible links to long-standing militant groups in the region.
  • Global leaders, including the United States and European Union, expressed solidarity with India, condemning the attack as a heinous act of terrorism.