2025 Pahalgam attack

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2025-pahalgam-attack

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1. What is the date of incident?April 22, 2025
2. What is the primary location?Baisaran Valley, near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India
3. What happened in the 2025 Pahalgam attack?On April 22, 2025, a small group of armed attackers surprised tourists in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam. The attack caused many people to be hurt or killed.
4. How many people were hurt in the attack?The attack caused the deaths of 26 people, many of whom were tourists visiting the valley.

Terrorism: The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims, often targeting civilians to create widespread fear.
The Resistance Front (TRF): A militant organization operating in Jammu and Kashmir, often linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, known for its involvement in attacks.
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT): A Pakistan-based Islamist terrorist group designated by the United Nations, known for its militant activities in South Asia.
Abrogation of Article 370: The Indian government's revocation of the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir, leading to significant political and social changes.