Pahalgam Terror Attack | Civilians Targeted, Hindus Singled Out

A terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir targeted Hindu tourists, killing over 28 people including a newly married Indian Navy officer. Eyewitnesses report terrorists asked victims to recite the Kalma, shooting those who couldn’t. The attack comes as Kashmir was seeing a return to normalcy and increased tourism. Home Minister Amit Shah is in Srinagar to assess the situation. Experts debate India’s response and Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terrorism. The attack has drawn international condemnation, with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressing support for India. Sources suggest the involvement of Lashkar-e-Taiba, with a close aide of Hafiz Mohammed Saeed allegedly responsible for plotting the attack. The incident has sparked protests across Kashmir, with locals condemning the violence.