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2025-04-23 India-Pakistan
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'Terror attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir leaves at least 20 28 dead, reports say; TRF (Lashkar-e-Taiba) claims it
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[CBS] New Delhi — At least 20 tourists were killed and many others injured Tuesday when suspected militants opened fire on civilians in Indian-controlled Kashmir, according to reports on Indian and international media. Many outlets, including the French news agency AFP, cited unnamed security officials who put the death toll as high as 24, but there was no immediate confirmation on casualties from authorities.
Two senior police officers, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, told the Associated Press at least 20 bodies had been recovered after multiple gunmen fired at dozens of tourists from close range Tuesday. The officers said at least three dozen others were injured, with many in serious condition.
The attack took place in South Kashmir's Pahalgam area, a scenic destination dotted with meadows and glaciers that attracts hundreds of thousands of Indian and foreign tourists every summer. That tourist traffic has increased over the last year, as militant violence in the wider Kashmir region, which is disputed between India and neighboring Pakistan, has waned.
People injured in Tuesday's attack were taken to nearby hospitals. Police, army and paramilitary forces launched a search operation to find those responsible for the attack.
More from regnum.ru with an updated casualty toll
Terrorists shoot dead 28 tourists in India
At least 28 people were killed in a shooting in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in northern India. Terrorists opened fire on vacationing tourists on April 22, News18 TV channel reported, citing police sources.
"A senior intelligence source confirmed that 28 people, including foreign nationals, were killed and several were injured in the attack," the journalists noted.
According to eyewitnesses, two or three armed men in military uniform opened fire indiscriminately, causing fear and confusion among the vacationing tourists.
As reported by Regnum news agency, according to the News18 TV channel, the Lashkar-e-Taiba
 ...the Army of the Pure, an Ahl-e-Hadith terror organization founded by Hafiz Saeed. LeT masquerades behind the Jamaat-ud-Dawa facade within Pakistain and periodically blows things up and kills people in India. Despite the fact that it is banned , always an interesting concept in Pakistain, the organization remains an blatant tool and perhaps an arm of the ISI...>
group (an organization whose activities are banned in Russia) claimed responsibility for the attack. Two or three armed men in camouflage opened fire on tourists who were horseback riding. The attack took place in the Baysaran Valley.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to Indian President Droupadhi Murmu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the terrorist attack near the city of Pahalgam. According to Putin, this brutal crime cannot have any justification. The Russian leader confirmed his readiness to further increase cooperation with Indian partners in the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism.
| One India liveblogged events here. |
Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.
The 26 dead included two foreigners and two locals, a high ranking official said without getting into details.
Baisaran, about six kilometres from the resort town of Pahalgam, is an expansive meadow ringed by dense pine forests and mountains and a favourite with visitors from across the country and the world.
Armed terrorists came into the grassland, dubbed 'mini Switzerland', and started firing at tourists milling around eateries, taking pony rides or just picnicking, officials and eyewitnesses said.
Who is The Resistance Front (TRF)? The Proxy Lashkar Terror Group Behind the Pahalgam Bloodshed
[OneIndia] A devastating terrorist attack happened near Pahalgam on April 22, resulting in the tragic loss of 26 lives, including two foreign nationals, and leaving several others injured. This assault unfolded in Baisaran, a picturesque locality close to Pahalgam, around 1:30 pm. The Resistance Front (TRF), a militant faction, has claimed responsibility for this brutal act. TRF, recognised for its activities in Jammu and Kashmir, has been officially labeled as a terrorist entity by India.
The origins of TRF trace back to 2019, following the Government's decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Formed by the ISI, Pakistan's intelligence agency, TRF was aimed at injecting a new dynamism into the terror landscape of Kashmir. This group differentiates itself with a more local and less overtly religious facade, positioning its narrative within the broader Kashmiri autonomy movement. Despite this, TRF has been implicated in several attacks targeting civilians, including members of the Kashmiri Pandit and Sikh communities, as well as security forces.
TRF'S PROPAGANDA AND RECRUITMENT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA:
Since its inception, TRF has utilised social media platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp for propaganda and recruitment purposes. This strategy underscores its modern approach to spreading its ideology and enlarging its base.
On April 1, 2020, The Resistance Front (TRF) gained significant attention following a four-day gun battle near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara's Keran Sector. The clash resulted in the deaths of five Indian paracommandos and five TRF militants.
The government, recognising the threat posed by TRF, banned the organisation under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Born on October 10, 1974, in Srinagar, Sheikh Sajjad Gul also known as Sheikh Sajjad, founder of TRF, was designated as a terrorist in 2022.
Its founder asserts that the group opposes "local oppression" and maintains a stance of independence from Pakistan and the influence of Hafiz Saeed.
TRF'S TARGETED VIOLENCE
TRF attacks have primarily targeted Kashmiri Pandits, Hindus, Sikhs, and other civilians. Unlike other militant groups such as LeT and HM, who did not claim responsibility, it was TRF that took credit for these attacks. The Indian government has accused the group of engaging in various unlawful activities, including plotting attacks on both security forces and civilians, facilitating the movement of weapons for banned militant groups, recruiting militants, infiltrating across borders, and trafficking weapons and narcotics.
One of the most notable incidents was TRF's claim of responsibility for an attack on security personnel in the Anantnag district, where they employed guerrilla warfare tactics. The attack was framed as an "act of revenge" for the killing of their leader, Commander Riyaz Ahmed, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
According to 2022 data, out of the 172 terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir, 108 were linked to The Resistance Front. Additionally, statistics show that 74 out of 100 new recruits were brought into the fold by the TRF.
The most recent major attack involving the TRF was the Ganderbal terror attack, where seven individuals were killed at a construction site in North Kashmir last year.
| A list of precisely two dozen TRF attacks in J&K since April 2020 can be read at the link. |
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