Terror Strikes Pahalgam: Tourists Targeted in Deadly Attack

Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam: Major Civilian Casualties Reported in Rare Assault on Tourist Spot

Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir | April 22, 2025 — In a shocking act of terror, gunmen opened fire on a group of Indian tourists at the popular Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam on Tuesday, resulting in multiple casualties. Several people were killed, while others sustained injuries in what is being described as one of the most significant attacks on civilians in the region in recent years.

The injured were promptly evacuated to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. Security forces swiftly cordoned off the area and launched an extensive manhunt to track down the assailants.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally taken over the probe and is currently conducting forensic analysis at the site of the attack. Preliminary reports suggest the attackers fled into the surrounding forested areas shortly after opening fire.

Tourist spots in Kashmir have rarely been the target of such violence, making Tuesday’s incident particularly alarming and raising fresh concerns about security in the valley. Authorities are on high alert, and investigations are underway to identify those responsible and prevent further threats to civilian life.