Gunmen shot and killed 26 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, marking a major shift in a conflict where tourists had previously been spared. The attack was labeled as terrorism by police, who blamed militants fighting Indian rule. The attackers, described as militants, fired on tourists from close range, leaving dozens wounded. Most of the victims were Indian. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut his trip to Saudi Arabia short in response to the attack.
The United States, Russia, Italy, and other global leaders condemned the violence, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump expressing solidarity with India. The region has seen targeted killings of Hindus following changes in autonomy that have restricted dissent and civil liberties in recent years.
Despite ongoing tensions, tourists have continued to visit Kashmir for its natural beauty. The attack at the popular meadow in Pahalgam represents a departure from previous patterns of violence in the region. The conflict in Kashmir, which dates back to 1989, involves rebels seeking independence from India or union with Pakistan, while India accuses Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism.
The recent attack, the deadliest in the region in decades, underscores the ongoing violence and instability in Kashmir. While violence has decreased in the Kashmir Valley, it has shifted to remote areas in the Jammu region. The attack has sparked condemnations from global leaders and highlighted the challenges of maintaining peace and security in the region.
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