Pahalgam Terror Attack: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed the biggest terror attack after the 2019 Pulwama attack. Terrorists opened fire on tourists on Tuesday, killing 26 people. The dead include a UAE and a Nepalese tourist and 2 local citizens. The rest of the tourists are from UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Odisha.
The incident took place at around 2.45 pm on Tuesday afternoon in the Baisaran valley of Pahalgam. According to media reports, the terrorists asked Shubham Dwivedi, who had come from UP, his name and then shot him in the head. Shubham had got married just two months ago. He had come here on his honeymoon.
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The terrorists fired on other tourists and escaped. Lashkar-e-Taiba has claimed responsibility for the attack. The administration had said that there was one death in the terrorist attack, but about 4 hours later the news agency reported 26 deaths. More than 20 people are injured in the incident. After the incident, security forces have cordoned off the area of attack in Pahalgam. The area is also being monitored from helicopters.
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Updates
- After the Pahalgam incident, an alert has been issued in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities.
- After the incident, Home Minister Amit Shah has reached Srinagar from Delhi. He is holding a high level meeting with army and administration officials at Raj Bhavan.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi and inquired about the situation.
- The Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries has called for a Jammu bandh on Wednesday in protest against the Pahalgam attack.
- The NIA team will reach Pahalgam on Wednesday to investigate the attack.
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Names of those who died
1. Manuja Nath (Karnataka)
2. Shivam Moga (Karnataka)
3. Lieutenant Vijay Narwal (Haryana)
4. Himanshi Narwal (Haryana)
5. Shubham Dwivedi (UP)
6. Dilip Desle (Maharashtra)
7. Atul Mohane (Maharashtra)
8. Syed Hussain Shah (Anantnag)
9. Sudeep Nevpane (Nepal)
10. Bitan Adhkeri Udhwani Kumar (UAE)
11. Sanjay Lele
12. Himmat Kalathay
13. Prashant Kumar
14. Manish Ranjan (Hyderabad)
15. Ramachandran
16. Shalinder Kalpiya
17. Dinesh Mirania (Chhattisgarh)
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Names of the injured
1.Vino Bhatt (Gujarat) 2. S Balachandru (Maharashtra) 3. Abhijavan Rao (Karnataka) 4. Santru (Tamil Nadu) 5. Sahasi Kumari (Orissa) 6. Dr. Parmeshwar 7. Manik Patil 8. Rino Pandey
Emergency Help Desk Number
Anantnag Police has issued two helpline numbers for tourists 9596777669 and 01932225870. Apart from this, WhatsApp number 9419051940 has also been issued.
Srinagar Police Help Desk Emergency Number 0194-2457543, 0194-2483651, ADC Srinagar Adil Farid’s number 7006058623 has been issued.
After Pulwama, the Biggest Terror Attack:
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Pahalgam Terror Attack and Other Major Incidents
| Attack Name | Date | Details | Casualties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulwama Attack | 14 February 2019 | Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber attacked a CRPF convoy using a vehicle loaded with explosives. India responded with airstrikes in Balakot. | 40 soldiers martyred |
| Uri Attack | 18 September 2016 | Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists attacked the brigade headquarters of the Indian Army. India retaliated with surgical strikes inside Pakistan. | 19 soldiers martyred, 30+ injured |
| Ganderbal Attack – Laborers Killed | 20 October 2024 | Terrorists attacked a construction site, targeting migrant laborers. The attack occurred after the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections. | 7 laborers killed |
| Reasi Attack | 9 June 2024 | Terrorists fired on a bus carrying pilgrims, causing it to fall into a gorge. | 9 people died, 33 injured |
| Udhampur Attack – BSF Convoy | 16 September 2015 | Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists attacked a BSF convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar highway. One terrorist was caught alive. | 2 soldiers martyred, 11 injured |
| Kathua Attack | 8 July 2024 | Terrorists fired on an army vehicle. | 5 soldiers martyred |
| Doda Attack – Forest Encounter | 16 July 2024 | Encounter between terrorists and security forces in Doda’s Dessa forest. Doda was declared terror-free in 2020. | 4 soldiers and 1 policeman martyred |
| Gulmarg Attack – Army Vehicle | 24 October 2024 | Terrorists attacked an army vehicle near Gulmarg. The attack took place near a tourist location. | 2 soldiers and 2 civilians (porters) killed, 2 injured |
Modi said- terrorists will not be spared
Prime Minister Modi said- I strongly condemn the Pahalgam terrorist attack. I express my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Those who are behind this heinous act will not be spared. Their evil intentions will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is firm and it will become even stronger.
Amit Shah, Home Minister
I am saddened by the terrorist attack on tourists. Those involved in the attack will not be spared. We will give severe punishment to the culprits. I have informed the Prime Minister about the incident. Had a video conferencing meeting with officials. Will leave for Srinagar soon to review security with all agencies.
US Vice President JD Vance condemned the Pahalgam attack
US Vice President JD Vance, who is on a visit to India, condemned the Pahalgam attack. He wrote in a post- Usha (wife) and I offer our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overwhelmed by the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this terrible attack.
Who said what on Pahalgam Terror Attack…
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister I am deeply saddened by the news of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This attack on innocent civilians is cowardly and reprehensible. My condolences and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families.
Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam. I assure the people that those behind this heinous attack will not be spared. Have spoken to DGP and security officials. Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police teams have reached the area and are conducting search operations.
Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister I am shocked and stunned by this attack. Attacking tourists is wrong. The perpetrators of this attack are savage, inhuman. I express my condolences to the families of the deceased. I am going back to Srinagar immediately.
Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister This incident is extremely worrying. Kashmir has always welcomed tourists warmly. An investigation into the security lapse is necessary. Ensuring the safety of tourists is of utmost importance. Steps must be taken to prevent future attacks. Our condolences are with the victims and their families.
Rahul Gandhi, Congress The news of tourists being killed and many people being injured in the cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely condemnable and heartbreaking. The whole country is united against terrorism. Instead of making hollow claims of the situation being normal in Jammu and Kashmir, the government should take accountability and take concrete steps so that such barbaric incidents do not happen in future.
