Pahalgam Bloodshed: Terror Claims 26 Lives
Gunmen from The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, opened fire on tourists in the Himalayan resort town of Pahalgam, killing at least 26 people. The massacre targeted one of Kashmir's most popular destinations during peak tourist season, devastating the region's fragile tourism economy and reigniting tensions between India and Pakistan.
April 22, 2025
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