Pahalgam Ter**r Attack Explained

The Pahalgam terror attack occurred on April 22, 2025, at the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. This attack targeted a group of tourists, mostly Hindus, and resulted in the deaths of at least 28 civilians, including tourists and officials, with over 20 others injured. The attack was carried out by four to six militants affiliated with The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror organization.

👉🏻 Details of the Attack
- The militants, dressed in military-style uniforms, emerged from nearby forests and indiscriminately opened fire on the crowd gathered at the meadow, a popular tourist spot accessible only by foot or pony.
- The attackers specifically targeted men after asking about their religion and forced some victims to recite Islamic verses (kalma). Those who failed to comply were shot at close range.
- Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic, with victims lying bloodied and pleading for help. One woman was reportedly spared so she could "narrate the horrors" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The attackers used weapons such as M4 carbines and AK-47 rifles during the assault.

👉🏻 Casualties and Victims
- At least 28 people were killed, including tourists from various parts of India and two foreigners from the UAE and Nepal.
- Several injured victims were airlifted to hospitals in Srinagar for treatment.
- Among the deceased were two tourists from Maharashtra, confirmed by the state's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

👉🏻 Response and Investigation
- The Indian government condemned the attack strongly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia to return to India and held a high-level security meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
- Security forces launched a joint search and cordon operation in the area, deploying helicopters to track down the attackers.
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has released sketches of the terrorists based on eyewitness accounts and survivor inputs. Three terrorists involved have been identified as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha.
- A black Pulsar motorcycle without a number plate was found near the attack site, which is being considered as evidence.

👉🏻 Political and International Reactions
- The attack was condemned by world leaders including US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who expressed solidarity with India.
- Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif denied any involvement by Pakistan, instead blaming "homegrown terrorists" within Jammu and Kashmir for the violence.

👉🏻 Context
- The attack is one of the deadliest in Jammu and Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama strike and occurred amid heightened tensions following India's revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status in 2019.
- The region has seen increased military presence and security operations since the revocation, but militant attacks targeting civilians and tourists have persisted.

In summary, the Pahalgam terror attack was a brutal, targeted assault on tourists by militants linked to Pakistan-based terror groups, resulting in significant loss of life and prompting a strong security and political response from India and international condemnation.

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