The Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025 was one of the deadliest terrorist assaults in India-administered Kashmir. Gunmen opened fire on tourists in the resort town of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, killing 26 people. A group called The Resistance Front (TRF) initially claimed responsibility for the attack but later retracted it. The Indian government linked the attack to Lashkar-e-Taiba, a militant group designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including India and the United States. The incident escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, with India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. It also triggered a brief round of hostilities in May 2025, which included air and missile strikes, and drone warfare.
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