\u201cOne year since the horrific terrorist attack on Hindu\u2019s at Pahalgam. May Lord Shiva give strength to those who are still battling the loss of their loved ones !! #Neverforget #PahalgamAttack,\u201d he wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Pahalgam terror attack occurred on April 22, 2025, when 26 people were killed in a brutal massacre targeting tourists. The attack was carried out by The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. The attackers singled out victims after asking about their religion, forcing them to recite the Islamic \u2018kalima\u2019 to identify non-Muslims. Among those killed were 25 tourists and one local pony-ride operator who tried to save them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among the victims were several newly-married couples, and many were shot at close range in front of their families. In response to the attack, Indian armed forces launched \u2018Operation Sindoor\u2019 on May 6 and 7, carrying out what officials described as a focused, measured and non-escalatory military action targeting high-value terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following the operation, Pakistan responded with drone activity and shelling over the next week, targeting civilian and religious sites and schools. India subsequently carried out retaliatory strikes, including on radar installations in Lahore and facilities near Gujranwala.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After sustaining significant damage, Pakistan\u2019s Director General of Military Operations reached out to his Indian counterpart, urging a stop to military action. This led to a ceasefire understanding between the two sides on May 10, 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following the operation, Pakistan responded with drone activity and shelling over the next week, targeting civilian and religious sites and schools. India subsequently carried out retaliatory strikes, including on radar installations in Lahore and facilities near Gujranwala.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u2018Operation Sindoor\u2019 was a significant demonstration of India\u2019s military and strategic capability, combining both military and non-military measures. The operation successfully neutralised terrorist threats, deterred further aggression and reinforced India\u2019s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism while maintaining strategic restraint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n