Overview

• A terrorist ambush in Baisaran, Pahalgam on April 23, 2025, left 26 people dead, including two foreigners, a Karnataka businessman, and two locals.
• Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a horse rider and sole breadwinner for his family, was among the victims, leaving his family in financial and emotional turmoil.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit to convene a high-level security meeting, pledging a thorough investigation into the attack.
• Victims' families, including the Shahs, are appealing for justice, severe action against the perpetrators, and government support to rebuild their lives.
• The attack has heightened concerns over regional security and threatens the tourism-dependent economy of Pahalgam, known as a key travel destination in Kashmir.