Overview

• The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, claimed responsibility for the April 22 attack that killed 26 and injured over 20 tourists in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley.
• Attackers, disguised in police and army uniforms, used reconnaissance and religious vetting to identify and target Hindu tourists by name and faith.
• Three defense officers from the Intelligence Bureau, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force were among those killed while on vacation with their families.
• Indian Army, J&K Police, CRPF, and NIA have launched joint search operations, while Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah have convened high-level security meetings.
• The attack has raised concerns over regional stability, tourism, and communal safety, with Kashmir observing a shutdown and solidarity protests led by political and civil leaders.