Pahalgam Terror Attack: Nation Mourns as 26 Killed in Deadly Strike
Breaking News: Deadliest Attack in J&K Since 2019 Pulwama
Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir – In a horrific terror attack on Tuesday, at least 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed in Baisaran, a scenic meadow near Pahalgam in Anantnag district. The attackers targeted a group of visitors who had traveled to the remote location, accessible only by foot or pony.
Key Updates:
✔ 26 dead, including tourists & Lt. Vinay Narwal of the Indian Navy
✔ The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot, claims responsibility
✔ PM Modi cuts short Saudi trip, vows to bring perpetrators to justice
✔ Global condemnation from US, Russia, Italy, and others
✔ NIA team on-site, investigation underway
PM Modi Vows Justice, Skips Pakistan Airspace on Return
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Saudi Arabia, rushed back to Delhi, altering his flight path to avoid Pakistani airspace. He chaired an emergency meeting with NSA Ajit Doval and EAM S Jaishankar at Delhi airport.
PM Modi’s statement:
“Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice and will not be spared.”
Indian Navy Officer Among Victims – Lt. Vinay Narwal Martyred
Lieutenant Vinay Narwal (26), recently married, was on holiday with his wife when terrorists shot him. The Indian Navy expressed deep sorrow over his death.
Navy’s tribute on X:
“Adm Dinesh K Tripathi & all Navy personnel are shocked & deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Lt Vinay Narwal… We stand in solidarity with all victims.”
Global Outrage: US, Russia, Italy Condemn Attack
World leaders, including:
- US President Donald Trump
- Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
…have strongly condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with India.
Helpline Numbers for Victims’ Families
Officials have released emergency contacts:
- Emergency Control Room (Srinagar): 0194-2457543, 0194-2483651
- Tourist Help Desk (Anantnag): 9596777669, WhatsApp: 9419051940
- J&K Tourist Dept: 8899931010, 9906663868
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PahalgamAttack #JammuKashmir #TerrorAttack #PahalgamTerror #AmitShah #NarendraModi #IndianNavy #LtVinayNarwal #KashmirTourism #NIA
Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation progresses.
