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Pahalgam Terror Attack Leaves 26 Dead, Security Operations Escalate

Militants from The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, targeted Hindu tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting high-level government action and extensive search missions.

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Overview

  • On April 22, 2025, militants disguised as security personnel attacked tourists in Pahalgam’s Baisaran valley, killing 26 people, including three defense officers, and injuring over 20.
  • The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, claimed responsibility for the attack, which involved sectarian targeting of Hindu tourists.
  • Indian Army and J&K Police are conducting large-scale search operations in Pahalgam, Anantnag, and Baramulla, where two infiltrators were killed near the Line of Control.
  • Prime Minister Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia trip, and Home Minister Amit Shah visited the site to oversee investigations, with the NIA collecting forensic evidence.
  • The attack has raised concerns over Jammu and Kashmir’s security and economy, with its tourism sector—contributing 7–8% to the GSDP—facing potential long-term setbacks.