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TopicPahalgam terror attack

Topic: Pahalgam terror attack

On 22 April, 2025, terrorists killed 25 Indians—24 tourists and a Kashmiri local—and 1 Nepalese tourist at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam before fleeing the tourist spot. Eyewitness accounts indicate victims were singled out on the basis of religion, shot at close range in front of their families.

At the time of the attack, PM Modi was in Saudi Arabia on an official visit and US Vice President JD Vance was visiting India. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) chaired by PM Modi met the day after the attack and in a statement highlighted a potential link to Pakistan, saying “cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack were brought out”.

Modi’s J&K trip cancelled 3 days before Pahalgam attack, what about security for tourists, asks Kharge

Sourav Roy Barman -
At a 'Samvidhan Bachao' rally in Jharkhand's Ranchi, Mallikarjun Kharge demands to know why Centre did not beef up security despite intelligence alerts on movement of terrorists.

US won’t pick sides in India-Pakistan crisis. Islamabad is stronger with China’s backing

Sitara Noor -
The US' apparent neutrality and calls for restraint may help, but only concerted efforts to revive backchannel talks can make a real difference.

Rahul Gandhi visits Karnal to meet family of Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal killed in Pahalgam attack 

Sushil Manav -
Congress MP Deepender Hooda said Gandhi paid tribute to Vinay Narwal by placing flower petals on his portrait & held a private conversation with the family.

Pvt operator’s tourism contract for Pahalgam site contradicts govt claim it didn’t know of activities

Ananya Bhardwaj -
After Pahalgam attack, govt told Oppn that local operators opened route to tourists 'without informing administration', due to which there was no deployment of security in the area.

Pakistan chastised for Pahalgam ‘false-flag’ theory & ‘nuclear rhetoric’ at closed-door UNSC meet

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Pakistan’s attempt to raise J&K question at United Nations Security Council challenged, as members ask it to solve issues with India bilaterally, express concerns over Pahalgam.

From Himachal to Punjab & now Delhi, BSF jawan’s pregnant wife on mission to get him back from Pakistan

Mayank Kumar -
Purnam Kumar Shaw held captive by Pakistan Rangers for nearly 12 days since he mistakenly crossed over. Swap with Pakistani Ranger could be on the table to secure his release.

LOP Rahul Gandhi meets Pahalgam victim Navy officer Lt Vinay Narwal’s family in Karnal

PTI -
Congress' Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda was among the party leaders present when Gandhi reached Narwal's residence in Karnal.

Post-Pahalgam power play: India-Pakistan ‘scramble’ for resources, Pakistan Army chief front & centre

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J&K Police transfer Pahalgam SHO in first administrative action since terror attack

Mayank Kumar -
Inspector Reyaz Ahmad has been attached to the district police line. Inspector Peer Gulzar Ahmad has been appointed the next SHO of Pahalgam.

Right-wing jingoists will never get Himanshi Narwal’s patriotism. She wants to build, not burn

Karanjeet Kaur -
It would have been understandable if Himanshi Narwal and Aarti R Menon demanded vengeance or gave in to communal hatred. Instead, they chose something much harder—grace and courage.
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