Overview

• The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, claimed by a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, mostly tourists.
• Security forces have demolished over ten homes of identified and suspected terrorists across districts including Shopian, Pulwama, and Bandipora.
• Political leaders are divided, with some advocating for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and others warning against actions that harm innocent civilians.
• Kashmiri leaders have urged the government to halt indiscriminate demolitions, citing the impact on women, children, and the elderly in affected areas.
• The crackdown includes over 500 raids and detentions, intensifying tensions in the region and escalating India-Pakistan diplomatic friction.