Devastating Terrorist Attack

On April 22, 2025, a devastating terrorist attack occurred in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Five armed militants opened fire on a group of tourists, resulting in the deaths of 26 individuals and injuries to over 20 others. The attack targeted primarily male Hindu tourists and has been described as one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in the region in recent years. The Attack The assailants, equipped with AK-47s and M4 carbines, infiltrated the Baisaran Valley, a popular tourist destination accessible only by foot or horseback. Witnesses reported that the attackers selectively targeted male tourists after verifying their religious identities, sparing women to "narrate the horrors" to Indian authorities. The brutality of the attack, including forcing men to recite religious texts and checking for circumcision, underscored its sectarian nature. Responsibility and Investigations Initially, The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot ...