Gunmen Kill Five Tourists in Kashmir Attack

Gunmen attacked a group of tourists in the popular Pahalgam resort area of Indian-controlled Kashmir, resulting in multiple casualties, including several deaths and numerous injuries. The assault, described by police as a 'terror attack,' involved militants indiscriminately firing at mostly Indian tourists visiting the Baisaran meadow, a site frequented daily by hundreds. Security forces responded by cordoning off the area and launching a manhunt for the attackers. Regional leaders, including former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, condemned the attack, which is considered one of the most significant targeting civilians in recent years. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict in Kashmir, where militants have fought Indian rule for decades, and underscores the persistent security concerns in a region with a complex history of violence and competing territorial claims between India and Pakistan. Both nations blame each other for the unrest, with India accusing Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism, a charge Pakistan denies.