For years, authorities cited falling violence and a tourism boom in Kashmir as signs militancy was fading. But the April 22 Pahalgam attack points to a shift: investigators say the assault involved planned entry through forests, with AK-47s and M4 carbines, and targeting a meadow reachable only by foot or horseback. The threat appears to be adapting, not disappearing.
Farooq Abdullah said the Pahalgam terror attack is a “major setback,” adding that peace can only come through dialogue and democratic processes. He also paid tribute to those killed, as authorities tighten security in Pahalgam. New tourist safety measures were introduced alongside the heightened crackdown, aiming to restore confidence for visitors.
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Pakistan has approached the UN Security Council after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in the wake of a deadly cross-border terror attack. India argues terrorism cannot coexist with the water agreement, quoting “blood and water cannot flow together.” Despite long-running tensions, the treaty has underpinned water security for decades—now its suspension is drawing international scrutiny.
A year after the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, Col Lamba revisited Operation Sindoor, recalling the war strategy and the difficult balance India faces now. While public pressure for stronger action grows, he warned that escalation risks remain high, turning the Valley’s fragile return to normal into a deeper strategic test for 2026.
A bomb attack at a mosque in Syria’s Homs struck during Friday prayers, killing at least six people and injuring 21 others. Authorities say preliminary investigations point to explosive devices being planted inside the mosque. Images from state media showed blood on carpets and visible damage to walls, as investigators work to determine who carried out the attack.
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