Terror Attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam Kills 26 Tourists, TRF Claims Responsibility

Terrorists opened fire at Baisaran meadow near Kashmir’s Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, including two foreigners and two locals. About 20 others were injured. The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The attack, the deadliest since Pulwama 2019, occurred as tourist activity was peaking. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, vowing swift justice. Union Home Minister Amit Shah rushed to Srinagar for an urgent security review. Eyewitnesses described chaos and multiple gunmen opening fire on picnickers and tourists.