In a horrifying act of terror, 26 tourists were killed and more than 20 others were injured after militants opened fire in Baisaran, a scenic meadow near Pahalgam. The attack has sent shockwaves across the nation, being one of the deadliest against civilians in recent years.
The victims, who were visiting the popular tourist destination, were reportedly ambushed while enjoying the natural beauty of the region. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers allegedly verified the religious identity of the tourists before opening indiscriminate fire .
The Resistance Front (TRF), a militant group associated with the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the deadly attack. This terror group has been involved in several targeted attacks across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the past
The nation is in mourning following the tragic attack. Prime Minister Narendra modi strongly condemn stating•
This cowardly terrorist attacks on innocent tourists is a crime against humanity. My deepest condolences to the families victims. India will not rest until the perpetrators are bought to justice.
Increased Security Measures
In the wake of the attack, the government has stepped up security in all major tourist areas across Jammu and Kashmir. 
Tourist flow to certain regions is being restricted temporarily as intelligence inputs are being closely monitored.
The incident has sparked widespread anger and grief across the country, with political leaders, celebrities, and civil society groups expressing solidarity with the victims’ families.This attack marks the largest civilian casualty in a single terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir since the Pulwama attack of 2019.