Gunmen in Indian-controlled Kashmir shot and killed at least 26 tourists at a resort in what police described as a “terror attack” carried out by militants fighting against Indian rule. The attack, which left dozens more wounded, including some in serious condition, was one of the largest targeted at civilians in recent years. Most of the victims were Indian tourists, and their bodies were found in a popular meadow near the resort town of Pahalgam.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but Indian officials vowed to take strict action against the perpetrators. Global leaders, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump, and others condemned the violence. The attack came at a time when the region had been experiencing a decrease in violence in the Kashmir Valley.
The incident marked a significant shift in the conflict in Kashmir, where tourists had previously been spared from such attacks. The region, which is administered by both India and Pakistan but claimed in its entirety by both countries, has been a hotspot of tension and violence for decades. The attack on tourists has been condemned by various political leaders and officials, who called for accountability and an end to such violence in the region.
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