Kashmir terrorist attack: What we know so far

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Kashmir terrorist attack: What we know so far

The attack occurred in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region, resulting in the deaths of at least 25 people and injuring over 20

A terrorist attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region has resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people and injuries to 20 others.

The attack took place in the Baisaran meadow, a popular tourist destination approximately 6km from the town of Pahalgam. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers, armed with M4 carbines and AK-47s, opened fire from close range on tourists engaged in activities such as picnicking and pony rides.

Among the 25 fatalities reported so far, there were 24 Indian tourists from various states. A citizen of Nepal was also among the confirmed fatalities. The injured include individuals from Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. The last major attack on visitors in Kashmir was in June 2024, when a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims was targeted by terrorists, resulting in the vehicle falling into a gorge and causing the deaths of nine people and injuring 33 others. 

The Resistance Front, a militant group affiliated with the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the latest attack.

A complete shutdown is being observed in Jammu and Kashmir in protest. It marks the first such protest in the Kashmir Valley against a terror attack in 35 years.

New Delhi’s reaction 

Following the incident, a police team, along with Army and paramilitary forces, swiftly reached the site to evacuate tourists and launch a search operation to track down the militants responsible.

This is the first attack on tourists in the region this year. The last such incident occurred in May last year, also in Pahalgam, when two tourists were injured in a militant strike.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials have condemned the attack. ЭThose behind this heinous act will be brought to justice... they will not be spared,” Modi said on X. ”Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger.”

Speaking in New Delhi on Wednesday, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Sing said: “I want to assure the countrymen that the government will take every necessary step. We will not only reach the perpetrators of this act but also the actors behind the scenes... The accused will soon see a loud and clear response, I want to assure the country.”

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