Savages. Islamic jihadis first demanding ID cards, then asking for names, and in some cases, even forcing men to pull down their pants to check for circumcision before opening fire.
At least 28 tourists were killed and several more injured in a brutal act of Islamic terrorism in Pahalgam, Kashmir, around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. The attack, one of the deadliest on civilians in recent years, took place in Baisaran Valley—a scenic meadow accessible only on foot or by pony, which made rescue efforts especially difficult.
Eyewitnesses recount that four armed jihadis emerged from the surrounding forest and started firing without warning. The shooting lasted several minutes, triggering panic and chaos among visitors. Survivors described harrowing scenes. “People were screaming for help as their loved ones lay in pools of blood,” said one resident. Most of the victims were Indian nationals, but two foreigners—one Israeli and one Italian—were also among the dead.
A group identifying itself as “Kashmir Resistance” claimed responsibility, saying the attack was a response to what they called a demographic invasion of the Muslim-majority region by more than 85,000 outsiders. Indian intelligence believes the assault was carried out by the Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot known for targeting civilians, minorities, and government workers.
Every time an Islamic terror group strikes in India, a familiar pattern follows: pro-Muslim, liberal secular voices rush to deflect blame from the Islamic motivations behind the violence. This time was no different. Yet firsthand accounts from survivors of the Pahalgam attack leave little room for doubt—the massacre was driven by deep-rooted hatred for non-Muslims, particularly Hindus. There was no political or national agenda at play, only resentment fueled by the religious convictions of the Islamic jihadis. The attackers didn’t seek territory or power—they sought to punish people for simply existing outside their faith. Twenty-eight innocent lives were lost in this hate-fueled slaughter.
26-year-old Asavari Jagdale recounted the horrifying moment terrorists murdered her father after he failed to recite the Islamic declaration of faith, the Kalma. The attackers confronted her father, a 54-year-old businessman from Pune, and ordered him to say the verse. When he couldn’t, they shot him three times—once in the head, once behind the ear, and once in the back. “My uncle, who was standing next to me, was also shot multiple times. Several other men were gunned down right there. There was no one to help us,” said the devastated young woman, reliving the traumatic experience.
41-year-old Bharat Bhushan, a tech professional from Bengaluru, was brutally shot and killed in front of his wife and three-year-old son during the terror attack in Kashmir. His mother-in-law, who had spoken to her daughter shortly after the tragic killing, recounted to the media, “They asked them to show their Aadhaar cards, and after checking them, they were killed. They asked, ‘Are you Muslim or Hindu?’ They questioned them and then killed him. My son-in-law was carrying the baby. They made him put the baby down and then shot him.”
“They told her, ‘If you’re Muslim, we’ll spare you.’ But how could they say they were Muslim after already telling them they were Hindu? They shot him in the head after confirming he was Hindu.” She further added that the attackers “kept shooting him for three minutes, it seems. They didn’t stop until he was dead. They shot him in the head.” The attack has left the family shattered, a heartbreaking reminder of the religious hatred driving such violence.
In a heartbreaking video that surfaced online, a woman can be heard crying as she describes how Islamic jihadis shot tourists point-blank after identifying them as Hindus. And she’s not alone—multiple survivor accounts confirm the same chilling pattern of the Islamic jihadis first demanding ID cards, then asking for names, and in some cases, even forcing men to pull down their pants to check for circumcision before opening fire. The brutality and religious targeting have shocked the nation, revealing the horrifying depth of hatred that fueled this massacre.
A haunting image from the attack shows a grief-stricken newlywed woman sitting helplessly beside her husband’s lifeless body. She was on her honeymoon and married just days before.
Among the 28 victims, there was one Muslim man who tragically became collateral damage, caught in the crossfire. However, his death does not diminish the religiously motivated nature of the attack. This was, without a doubt, a terror strike driven by communal hatred, targeting individuals based on their faith. The incident underscores the violent extremism that continues to devastate the region.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, stating that those responsible would be brought to justice and emphasizing India’s resolve to combat terrorism. Union Home Minister Amit Shah traveled to Srinagar to assess the situation and coordinate the security response. Security forces have launched a manhunt to apprehend the perpetrators, and a helpline has been established to assist affected tourists.
The attack drew widespread international condemnation. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar expressed deep sorrow over the attack and affirmed Israel’s solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism. Russian President Vladimir Putin labeled the attack a “brutal crime” with no justification. U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who was visiting India at the time, also condemned the violence and extended condolences to the victims.
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At least 28 tourists were killed and several more injured in a brutal act of Islamic terrorism in Pahalgam, Kashmir, around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. The attack, one of the deadliest on civilians in recent years, took place in Baisaran Valley—a scenic meadow accessible only on foot or by pony, which made rescue efforts especially difficult.
Eyewitnesses recount that four armed jihadis emerged from the surrounding forest and started firing without warning. The shooting lasted several minutes, triggering panic and chaos among visitors. Survivors described harrowing scenes. “People were screaming for help as their loved ones lay in pools of blood,” said one resident. Most of the victims were Indian nationals, but two foreigners—one Israeli and one Italian—were also among the dead.
A group identifying itself as “Kashmir Resistance” claimed responsibility, saying the attack was a response to what they called a demographic invasion of the Muslim-majority region by more than 85,000 outsiders. Indian intelligence believes the assault was carried out by the Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot known for targeting civilians, minorities, and government workers.
Every time an Islamic terror group strikes in India, a familiar pattern follows: pro-Muslim, liberal secular voices rush to deflect blame from the Islamic motivations behind the violence. This time was no different. Yet firsthand accounts from survivors of the Pahalgam attack leave little room for doubt—the massacre was driven by deep-rooted hatred for non-Muslims, particularly Hindus. There was no political or national agenda at play, only resentment fueled by the religious convictions of the Islamic jihadis. The attackers didn’t seek territory or power—they sought to punish people for simply existing outside their faith. Twenty-eight innocent lives were lost in this hate-fueled slaughter.
26-year-old Asavari Jagdale recounted the horrifying moment terrorists murdered her father after he failed to recite the Islamic declaration of faith, the Kalma. The attackers confronted her father, a 54-year-old businessman from Pune, and ordered him to say the verse. When he couldn’t, they shot him three times—once in the head, once behind the ear, and once in the back. “My uncle, who was standing next to me, was also shot multiple times. Several other men were gunned down right there. There was no one to help us,” said the devastated young woman, reliving the traumatic experience.
41-year-old Bharat Bhushan, a tech professional from Bengaluru, was brutally shot and killed in front of his wife and three-year-old son during the terror attack in Kashmir. His mother-in-law, who had spoken to her daughter shortly after the tragic killing, recounted to the media, “They asked them to show their Aadhaar cards, and after checking them, they were killed. They asked, ‘Are you Muslim or Hindu?’ They questioned them and then killed him. My son-in-law was carrying the baby. They made him put the baby down and then shot him.”
“They told her, ‘If you’re Muslim, we’ll spare you.’ But how could they say they were Muslim after already telling them they were Hindu? They shot him in the head after confirming he was Hindu.” She further added that the attackers “kept shooting him for three minutes, it seems. They didn’t stop until he was dead. They shot him in the head.” The attack has left the family shattered, a heartbreaking reminder of the religious hatred driving such violence.
In a heartbreaking video that surfaced online, a woman can be heard crying as she describes how Islamic jihadis shot tourists point-blank after identifying them as Hindus. And she’s not alone—multiple survivor accounts confirm the same chilling pattern of the Islamic jihadis first demanding ID cards, then asking for names, and in some cases, even forcing men to pull down their pants to check for circumcision before opening fire. The brutality and religious targeting have shocked the nation, revealing the horrifying depth of hatred that fueled this massacre.
A haunting image from the attack shows a grief-stricken newlywed woman sitting helplessly beside her husband’s lifeless body. She was on her honeymoon and married just days before.
Among the 28 victims, there was one Muslim man who tragically became collateral damage, caught in the crossfire. However, his death does not diminish the religiously motivated nature of the attack. This was, without a doubt, a terror strike driven by communal hatred, targeting individuals based on their faith. The incident underscores the violent extremism that continues to devastate the region.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, stating that those responsible would be brought to justice and emphasizing India’s resolve to combat terrorism. Union Home Minister Amit Shah traveled to Srinagar to assess the situation and coordinate the security response. Security forces have launched a manhunt to apprehend the perpetrators, and a helpline has been established to assist affected tourists.
The attack drew widespread international condemnation. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar expressed deep sorrow over the attack and affirmed Israel’s solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism. Russian President Vladimir Putin labeled the attack a “brutal crime” with no justification. U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who was visiting India at the time, also condemned the violence and extended condolences to the victims.
Terrorists targeted male tourists in Pahalgam after asking their religion, says victim's kin: 'He couldn't recite Islamic verse, they shot him in head' | India News - The Times of India
India News: NEW DELHI: In one of the most brutal terror strikes in recent memory, 28 tourists were gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday, among t.
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