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Pahalgam Terror Attack: 26 Dead in Kashmir's Deadliest Civilian Assault Since 2019

Militants targeted non-Muslim tourists, including newlywed Shubham Dwivedi, prompting nationwide grief and a massive manhunt.

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A shoe lies abandoned in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. (AFP)
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday paid tribute to Shubham Dwivedi, a 30-year-old Kanpur resident who was among the 26 tourists killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam (PTI)
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Overview

  • At least 26 people were killed in Baisaran Valley, Jammu and Kashmir, in a targeted attack by militants asking victims' religious identity.
  • Shubham Dwivedi, a 30-year-old Kanpur businessman on his honeymoon, was among those killed after being shot in front of his wife, Ashanya.
  • The Resistance Front, a group linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility, raising concerns over cross-border terrorism and regional stability.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath condemned the attack, with Adityanath ensuring Shubham's remains are returned with full honors.
  • A multi-agency manhunt involving the Indian Army and CRPF is underway to apprehend the attackers, with sketches of suspects released.