Overview
- A terrorist attack in Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam, killed 26 tourists on April 25, marking the deadliest civilian incident in Kashmir since 2019.
- The attackers, reportedly dressed in military fatigues, remain unidentified as a nationwide manhunt continues with sketches circulated by authorities.
- Kashmiri actor Hina Khan condemned the attack, urging Indians to reject divisive narratives and calling for peaceful coexistence between communities in Kashmir.
- Pakistani actress Mahira Khan also decried the violence as cowardly, expressing condolences to the victims' families.
- The Indian government has implemented heightened security measures and diplomatic actions while emphasizing the importance of national solidarity.