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Pahalgam Terror Attack Survivors Recall Horror as India Escalates Diplomatic Retaliation

The April 22 attack killed 26, with survivors recounting religious targeting and local Kashmiris hailed for heroic rescue efforts.

Pahalgam: After Dastardly Terror Strike, Kashmiris Win Hearts With These Gestures
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Arathi from Kerala (L), who lost her father Ramachandran to the attack, Shital Kalathiya (R) explained how the attack unfolded when they had just reached the meadow top and sat down for a meal.
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Overview

  • The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the April 22 attack in Baisaran Valley, which left 26 dead, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese tourist.
  • Survivors described terrorists separating victims by religion, forcing Hindu men to identify themselves before executing them at close range.
  • Kashmiri locals, including shawl hawker Sajad Ahmad Bhat, risked their lives to rescue injured tourists, providing water, transportation, and emotional support.
  • India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, and closed border checkpoints in response to the attack.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed justice for the victims, while security forces intensify their hunt for the perpetrators in the Kashmir region.