Pahalgam terror attack.
The Pahalgam terror attack occurred on April 22, 2025, in the
Anantnag district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Here's a detailed
account of the incident:
Attack Details
- Location: The attack took place at the Baisaran meadow, a popular
tourist spot near Pahalgam, known as "Mini Switzerland" due to its
picturesque landscape.
- Time: The attack occurred around 2:50 pm, when militants opened fire on
unsuspecting tourists.
- Casualties: At least 28 tourists were killed, including 25 Indian
tourists from various parts of the country, two locals from Jammu and Kashmir,
and two foreign tourists from Nepal and the United Arab Emirates. Over 20
others were injured.
Perpetrators and
Motivations
- Claim of Responsibility: The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the
militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack.
- Motivation: TRF cited demographic changes in the Kashmir Valley and the
settlement of over 85,000 non-Kashmiris in the region as a major grievance
driving the attack.
Response and
Investigation
- Security Response: Indian security forces launched a manhunt to apprehend the
perpetrators, and a helpline was established to assist affected tourists.
- Investigation: The National Investigation Agency initiated an investigation
into the attack, and security agencies released sketches of three militants
involved in the attack, believed to be linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
- International Reactions: The attack drew widespread condemnation from various
countries, including Pakistan, Singapore, and the European Union.
Domestic Reactions
- Government Response: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack and
assured that those responsible would be brought to justice. Union Home Minister
Amit Shah traveled to Srinagar to assess the situation and coordinate the
security response.
- Protests and Condemnation: Protests were held in many parts of Indian-administered Kashmir
condemning
the attack, and various political leaders, including Chief Minister Omar
Abdullah and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, strongly condemned the
incident.
The Indian government's next steps in
response to the Pahalgam terror attack include:
- Suspension of the Indus Water Treaty: India has suspended the treaty with
Pakistan, citing Pakistan's alleged support for terrorism.
- Diplomatic Measures:
Declaring Pakistani
military advisors persona non grata: These individuals have been given one week
to exit India.
Reciprocal
diplomatic reductions in Pakistan: India plans to reduce its diplomatic
presence in Pakistan.
Closing the Attari
border post: This move aims to restrict movement between India and Pakistan.
Suspending
Pakistani travel under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme: This will limit travel
privileges for Pakistani citizens.
Source from:- Newspaper & Internet.
VERY SAD
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