Pahalgam Terror Attack: Terrorist gunfire, chaos, and screams are captured in chilling photos
A Day of Horror in Pahalgam
On April 22, 2025, 26 civilians A vicious terror attack that shook the quiet Kashmiri town of Pahalgam took the lives of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepalese visitor. Kashmir Resistance militants carried out the most deadly assault on Indian civilians since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Armed with AK-47 rifles and M4 carbines, the attackers broke into the Baisaran Valley, a well-liked tourist destination renowned for its alpine splendor. After separating men from women and children, the militants, some of whom were wearing body cameras, opened fire on the men up close, according to witnesses.
Below are the photos of horrifying scenes of the Pahalgam terror attack, including tourists yelling, bodies lying still and a widow sobbing next to her husband’s dead body and begging for assistance.
Arrests and Recovery of Arms
Separately, on May 18, a shooting at an open camp in Pahalgam wounded a couple of tourists from Jaipur, Rajasthan. While in the area, militants targeted the victims, Farha Jan and Tabrez Ahmad. They were both hospitalized after suffering injuries. Indian security forces conducted massive operations to capture the attackers in response to the Pahalgam terror attacks.
In the Anantnag district, two hybrid terrorists—locals who pass for civilians—were taken into custody on May 28. The suspects Adnan Ahmad Beigh and Waseem Ahmad Shah were discovered to own 120 AK rounds, a grenade and a pistol.
The Pahalgam terror attacks are heinous, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, and he pledged to hold those responsible accountable. India had also suspended the Indus Waters treaty and closed the only land border crossing with Pakistan, giving ties between the two countries a diplomatic downgrade. The international community and the United States denied that Pakistan was involved.
International Response
India is supported by China and the UK. But the fear the attacks have wrought in visitors and their residents alike has upset the tourism sector, which rebounded in recent years. Many Kashmiris are supporting the victims of the violence while demanding to know who was behind the three assaults, amid the ongoing inquiries.
The sad circumstances surrounding the incident highlight how difficult it is to build and maintain regional peace and security. Such atrocities must be stopped and the community working in tandem with security forces and governmental organizations must create a safe environment for everyone.
