Deadliest Terror Attack on Tourists in Kashmir

A major terror attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in between 20 and 27 tourists killed and at least a dozen injured, making it one of the deadliest civilian assaults in recent years. The attack occurred in the non-motorable Baisaran Valley, where gunmen opened fire on tourists in a targeted manner. While no group has claimed responsibility, authorities suspect long-active armed insurgents, and such violence against tourists is highly unusual for the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the violence and directed Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit the area and coordinate a comprehensive security response. Emergency help desks for tourists have been established, and hospital staff report that the injured are stable. The attack has been widely condemned by political leaders and has reignited concerns over security and stability in Kashmir.