26 Killed In Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: 10 Points
In a chilling terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, 26 people were killed and several others injured when militants opened fire indiscriminately at tourists in Baisaran Valley on Tuesday. Witnesses reported seeing armed men emerging from the woods and shooting at random, turning the popular tourist site into a scene of chaos and horror. Military helicopters were rushed for evacuation, as the valley is reachable only on foot or horseback. Union Home Minister Amit Shah flew to Srinagar immediately, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia to return to Delhi. Both leaders have condemned the attack in the strongest terms and vowed retribution. A high-level security review is underway. The incident, termed the deadliest in recent years in the region, has shocked the nation. With the Amarnath Yatra weeks away, the attack has triggered serious concerns over valley security and the safety of civilians.
26 Killed In Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: 10 Points
1. Terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley, killing 26 and injuring several, in what is being termed Jammu and Kashmir’s worst civilian attack in recent memory.
2. Witnesses said armed militants suddenly appeared from the woods and began firing without warning; horrifying visuals showed bloodied victims and tourists crying for help.
3. The attack occurred during peak tourist season and amid preparations for the Amarnath Yatra, raising fears about heightened vulnerability in the region.
4. Prime Minister Modi, currently visiting Saudi Arabia, cut short his trip, skipping a state dinner and flying back to India immediately.
5. Union Minister Amit Shah reached Srinagar and called an urgent security meeting involving intelligence, CRPF, army and state officials to assess the situation.
6. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha vowed that the perpetrators would “pay a heavy price” and confirmed that a large-scale anti-terror operation has already begun.
7. Among the deceased were tourists from Maharashtra and Karnataka, including a man reportedly shot in front of his wife and child in a horrifying act of brutality.
8. A navy officer from Haryana, who was on leave, was also among those killed; several others have been shifted to hospitals in Anantnag and Srinagar.
9. Political leaders across the board – including Omar Abdullah, Rajnath Singh, and Mehbooba Mufti – strongly condemned the “inhuman” and “cowardly” attack on innocent civilians.
10. The U.S. Vice President JD Vance, currently in India, and President Donald Trump also issued statements condemning the incident and pledged solidarity with India.
