Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:08pm on 22 Apr 2025,Tuesday India
On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed at least 26 lives, predominantly tourists. The remote location, accessible only by foot or horseback, complicated rescue efforts, prompting helicopter evacuations and local assistance using ponies. Twelve injured individuals were hospitalized and are reported stable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cutting short his Saudi Arabia visit, is returning to India, having directed Union Home Minister Amit Shah to oversee the situation. Amit Shah convened a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Indian Army has launched an ongoing search operation. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned the violence, urging peaceful protests. Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed solidarity with India against terrorism.
