By VK 
Pahalgam Attack – A Very Sad Day in Kashmir
On April 22, 2025, something very heartbreaking happened in Pahalgam, a beautiful and peaceful place in Jammu & Kashmir, India.
Many tourists had come there to enjoy the hills and nature. But suddenly, something terrible
took place.
What Happened?
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A group of tourists were visiting Baisaran Valley.
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Suddenly, some men with guns attacked them.
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28 people died, and more than 20 others were hurt.
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Those who died included:
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24 Indian tourists
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2 locals
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2 foreigners (one from Nepal and one from the UAE)
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People were shocked and scared. No one expected such violence in a peaceful tourist spot.
Who Did It?
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A group called The Resistance Front said they did it.
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They are linked to militant groups from Pakistan.
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They said they were angry about non-Kashmiris settling in the region.
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This issue started after the special status of Jammu & Kashmir was removed in 2019.
What Did the Government Do?
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Right after the attack, police and army started searching for the attackers.
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Security was made stronger all across Kashmir.
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Home Minister Amit Shah visited Pahalgam, met the victim’s families, and promised justice.
Reactions
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People across India and the world were shocked and sad.
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Prime Minister Modi even cut short his foreign trip and returned to India.
Help for Tourists
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Airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and others gave free ticket changes and refunds for flights to and from Srinagar till April 30, 2025.
In Short
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A terrorist attack in Pahalgam took the lives of innocent tourists.
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It was a very sad and shocking event.
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The whole country is standing with the victims and their families.
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The government is making sure the people behind this are caught and punished.