Overview

• The April 22 terror attack in Baisaran near Pahalgam claimed 26 civilian lives, primarily tourists, intensifying calls for action against Pakistan.
• Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee criticized the Indian government and media for focusing on political narratives instead of security lapses.
• Banerjee called for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), rejecting surgical strikes or symbolic measures as insufficient responses.
• India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, revoked Pakistani visas, and downgraded diplomatic ties in response to the attack.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged severe punishment for the attackers, while Pakistan denies involvement in the incident.