At least 26 tourists were shot and killed by gunmen at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, marking a major shift in a regional conflict where tourists were previously spared. The police described it as a “terror attack” and blamed militants fighting against Indian rule. The attackers, believed to be militants, fired at tourists from close range, killing and wounding dozens. Most of the victims were Indian tourists. The government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, vowed to come down heavily on the attackers.
The incident occurred as U.S. Vice President JD Vance was visiting India, who called it a “devastating terrorist attack.” Global leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with India. Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan both claim Kashmir in its entirety, despite administering separate parts of the region.
The attack took place in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, known for its scenic beauty and snow-capped mountains. Militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir have been fighting against New Delhi’s rule since 1989, with many Kashmiris supporting the goal of uniting the territory under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. The conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of casualties, with periodic outbreaks of violence. Despite the attack, tourism in Kashmir has been promoted as a sign of normalcy returning to the region, but the recent incident has raised concerns about the safety of visitors.
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