PM Modi vows justice in the Pahalgam terror attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his official visit to Saudi Arabia, arriving in New Delhi on Wednesday morning after the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Upon arrival, Modi held a brief meeting with key officials, including NSA Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

At least 26 tourists were killed when gunmen opened fire in Pahalgam’s Baisaran area, a popular spot for visitors. The attack, which took place around 3 pm, was followed by a swift response from security forces. Authorities launched a search operation, and helicopters were deployed to evacuate the injured. Some victims were also carried out on ponies by local residents.

The attack occurred at a time when Kashmir was seeing a surge in tourism, and the 38-day Amarnath pilgrimage was approaching. In the aftermath, the Jammu and Kashmir administration set up emergency helplines for those affected.

Several key developments followed:

• PM Modi condemned the attack and vowed justice for the perpetrators.

• Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, condemned the attack and spoke with key officials about the situation.

• World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed solidarity with India.

The Indian government announced several measures, including a suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and expulsions from the Pakistani High Commission, as part of its firm stance against terrorism.

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