Overview

• On April 22, 2025, six terrorists attacked tourists in Baisaran Valley, killing at least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, and injuring many others.
• The attackers, reportedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba’s offshoot The Resistance Front, conducted reconnaissance and used forest hideouts to execute the ambush.
• Security forces and medical teams are actively conducting investigations, search operations, and treating the injured as authorities review safety protocols for the trek route.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, offering condolences, assistance, and a commitment to bring the perpetrators to justice.
• Baisaran Valley, a popular tourist destination known as 'Mini Switzerland,' lacks on-route security and is accessible only by foot or pony, delaying emergency responses by 30–40 minutes.