Overview

• A hospital report confirmed 26 fatalities, including mostly Indian men and one Nepali national, in the April 22 attack on tourists in Pahalgam.
• Indian authorities launched a manhunt for the attackers, with initial reports suggesting the involvement of a militant group opposing demographic changes in the region.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack as an 'odious act' and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, while international leaders expressed solidarity with India.
• India has implemented punitive diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and expelling Pakistani defense attachés, accusing Islamabad of supporting cross-border terrorism.
• The attack, the deadliest against civilians in Kashmir in decades, highlights ongoing insurgency issues despite New Delhi's efforts to promote the region as a safe tourist destination.