Tue Apr 22 14:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir; Two Dead, Twenty Injured
**Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir:** A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to approximately twenty others. The attack, which occurred near the Baisaran meadows, is feared to have a higher casualty count. The terrorist organization, The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy group of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack.
TRF, allegedly orchestrated by Pakistan-based Sheikh Sajjad Gul, is believed to have been created by the Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, and Lashkar-e-Taiba to circumvent international pressure and sanctions. Its aim is to reignite the violence seen in the Kashmir valley during the 1990s, thereby reducing pressure on Pakistan regarding its ties to Lashkar-e-Taiba and fostering local terrorism. The attack highlights the ongoing challenges in the region and the continued role of cross-border terrorism. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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