At least 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in a terror attack at Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, marking the deadliest strike in the Valley since Pulwama in 2019. The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit to return to Delhi and review the situation, while global leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, condemned the attack.
A deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam has drawn strong global condemnation, with world leaders standing in solidarity with India. The assault, which left 26 people dead, took place in the scenic Baisaran meadow. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and others expressed deep sympathies and pledged support to India in its fight against terrorism. The attack occurred during the visit of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who also extended condolences. Home Minister Amit Shah rushed to Srinagar to review the security situation.
In a horrifying act of violence, at least 28 civilians—mostly tourists—were gunned down in a brutal terror attack in Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam. The assailants, dressed in military-style uniforms, opened fire indiscriminately on a group of visitors enjoying the alpine meadows, triggering chaos and panic. The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility. The attack, which comes just weeks before the Amarnath Yatra, has sparked national outrage and heightened security concerns across the Valley.