Casualties surge in fatal Kashmir incident: 26 deceased, 12 wounded
In the scenic Baisaran meadow, about five kilometers from the resort town of Pahalgam, an armed attack took place on April 22, 2025, in Indian-administered Kashmir's Islamabad district. At least 26 people were killed and 12 others injured in this devastating incident.
The attack was described as a "terror attack" by police, but the identity and affiliation of the attackers remain unknown. Tensions in Kashmir have been escalating, with the revocation of Article 370 by the Indian government on August 5, 2019, stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy. This move reignited unrest in the region, and the latest incident is a grim reminder of the ongoing conflict.
The assault occurred during a time of high geopolitical activity, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in India and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Saudi Arabia. Modi, upon hearing the news, reaffirmed India's resolve to fight terrorism, stating that it will only grow stronger. He also vowed justice and stated that those behind the attack will be brought to justice.
This move by the Indian government drew widespread condemnation from Islamabad. The status of Kashmir has been disputed between India and Pakistan for a long time, and the latest incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and dangers of the ongoing dispute.
The article about the terror attack in Pahalgam was published by Al Bawaba, a news organization. The author of the article is not specified in the provided information. However, it is worth noting that the author, Dr. Mansour Al-Maswari, is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University-Global Center, Amman, with extensive experience in university-level teaching, research, and writing. Dr. Al-Maswari is a Yemeni academician who holds a Ph.D. in English Comparative Literature and two MA degrees, one in political science and the other in English.
The Indian Prime Minister, Modi, expressed condolences to the victims' families and condemned the attack. He reiterated India's commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region and vowed to bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice. As the investigation continues, the hope is that the identity of the attackers will be uncovered, and justice will be served.
This tragic incident serves as a call to action for all parties involved to work towards a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir conflict and to ensure the safety and security of all citizens in the region.
