Terror attack in India during the visit of the U.S. Vice President: 26 dead.

23.04.2025 10:20

An armed attack took place near the Pahalgam resort in the Kashmir region of India. At least 26 tourists were killed and dozens were injured in the attack, which occurred in the area known as 'Mini Switzerland.' It was reported that the attackers emerged from the forest and opened fire randomly. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the attackers would be punished severely.

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At least 26 tourists were killed in an armed attack in the Kashmir region administered by India. The incident occurred in the Baisaran meadow near the holiday resort known as "Mini Switzerland," Pahalgam, where dozens of others were also injured.

According to eyewitnesses, armed individuals emerged from the forest and opened fire randomly on tourists in the open area. It is reported that the attackers did not target women, specifically firing at men.

A witness who said, "The sound of gunfire was like a storm," described how the incident developed suddenly. This person, who rents horses to tourists in the area, stated that they watched the panic unfold in horror.

The police linked the attack to militants fighting against Indian rule and announced that a group of at least four individuals carried out the attack. A large-scale search operation was launched in the area following the attack.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to his country, stating that the attackers would be punished severely.

Pahalgam is one of India's most popular domestic tourism centers, known for its snow-covered mountains and pine forests. However, the region is also the center of a decades-long conflict between India and Pakistan. Tens of thousands of people have lost their lives in the conflict that has been ongoing since 1989.

The attack occurred during U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to India. U.S. President Donald Trump condemned the attack, stating, "The United States stands with India against terrorism."