Date of Attack: April 22, 2025
Location: Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
Casualties: 28 dead, over 20 injured
📰 Overview of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack
In a brutal and heartbreaking incident, terrorists opened fire on tourists in the scenic Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, killing 28 and injuring over 20 others. This has become the deadliest terror attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
🔍 Who Was Behind the Attack?
The attack was reportedly carried out by seven militants from The Resistance Front (TRF)—an affiliate of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Armed with M4 carbines and AK-47s, they ambushed tourists enjoying the meadow, allegedly targeting people they suspected of changing the region’s demographic profile.
🧍♂️ Victims of the Tragedy
Among the 28 victims were 25 Indian nationals and one tourist from Nepal. Heart-wrenching stories are emerging:
- Neeraj Udhwani, 33, from Jaipur, was shot while vacationing with his wife.
- Shailesh Kalathiya from Surat was fatally shot while attackers laughed, according to his wife’s emotional statement.
🏛️ Government Reaction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, calling it a “heinous act.” The Indian government swiftly took diplomatic and strategic actions:
- 🇮🇳 Closed the land border with Pakistan
- 💧 Suspended the Indus Waters Treaty participation
- 🏛️ Downgraded diplomatic relations with Pakistan
🌍 International Response
Global leaders stood in solidarity with India:
- The United Nations, U.S., UK, France, and China all condemned the attack.
- Calls for international cooperation against terrorism were renewed.
🧳 Impact on Tourism in Kashmir
Once a top destination for travelers, Kashmir’s tourism industry has been dealt a major blow:
- Mass cancellations from domestic and international tourists
- Devastated local businesses dependent on the tourist economy
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