Deadly Terrorist Attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam Leaves 28 Dead, Sparks India-Pakistan Tensions

According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers, dressed in camouflage and armed with M4 carbines and AK-47s, emerged from the surrounding forests and opened fire on the unsuspecting tourists. Survivors reported that the militants separated men from women and children, executing the men at close range. Some victims were reportedly targeted based on their inability to recite Islamic verses, while others were spared for the purpose of relaying the events to authorities. 

The attack has significantly escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. Indian authorities have summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat, expelled Pakistani diplomats, and suspended the Indus Water Treaty, a key water-sharing agreement between the two nations.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack as “heinous” and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.