Thu Apr 24 20:40:44 UTC 2025: ## 26 Dead in Pahalgam Terrorist Attack; India Vows Retaliation
**Pahalgam, India –** A devastating terrorist attack in the Pahalgam region of Kashmir claimed the lives of 26 people, including a Nepali national and tourists from 14 Indian states, on Tuesday. The attack, carried out by a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot, targeted tourists enjoying the scenic Baisaran meadows.
In response to the massacre, the Indian government has implemented a series of retaliatory measures. These include the indefinite suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, the closure of the Attari-Wagah border crossing with Pakistan, and the revocation of visas for all Pakistani nationals currently in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attack, stating, “From Kargil to Kanyakumari, there is grief and rage. This attack was not just on innocent tourists; the country’s enemies have shown the audacity to attack India’s soul.” He vowed to hunt down the perpetrators and their backers, declaring, “India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth.” He also expressed gratitude for the international support received following the attack.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar also voiced his condemnation, questioning the senseless violence and appealing for peace during a pre-IPL match interview. He stated, “What has all this fighting achieved? For the last 78 years, not one millimetre of land has exchanged hands… So why don’t we live in peace instead, and make our country strong?”
The attack has sent shockwaves across India, prompting widespread grief and anger. The government’s resolute response signals a determination to combat terrorism and bring those responsible to justice.
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