On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam (Anantnag, South Kashmir) claimed 26 lives and injured many, targeting tourists during the peak season in a major blow to J&K’s tourism revival.
The attackers, believed to be 2–3 terrorists, opened indiscriminate fire at the scenic, foot-access-only meadow.
This first such tourist-targeted attack in 2025 has triggered travel cancellations, jeopardized the local economy, and raised serious security and political concerns, with condemnation from national and regional leaders and intensified calls for policy reassessment.
Key Details of the Terror Attack
- Date & Location: April 22, 2025, in Baisaran, Pahalgam (Anantnag district), South Kashmir.
- Casualties: 26 people killed, several injured; two critically wounded.
- Target: Tourists at the meadow of Baisaran, accessible only by foot.
- Method: Two to three terrorists opened indiscriminate fire.
- Response: Police, Army, and paramilitary forces launched a search and evacuation operation.
- Nature of Site: Baisaran is a scenic off-road meadow, heavily frequented during peak tourist seasons.