Jean Pierre Roux

Security forces and terrorists engaged in an encounter in Kulgam's Tangmarg area. This followed a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley, which killed 28 people, including tourists and an Indian Navy officer. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured a strong response. Sketches of three Pakistani suspects, Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha, were released.

General Asim Munir spoke about the Two Nation Theory, supported the battle to 'liberate' Kashmir, and also pointed out the civilisational difference between Hindus and Muslims.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has promised a firm response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, died in the attack. The government will hunt down the perpetrators and those behind the attack. A high-level meeting was held with top military officials. Additional troops are being deployed for search operations.

Mohammad Hafeez expressed grief over the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which resulted in the deaths of at least 28 civilians and left over 20 injured, marking it as one of the deadliest incidents since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have strongly condemned the attack. Shah, in particular, delivered a powerful statement asserting the nation's unwavering resolve against terrorism.

The Resistance Front, a proxy of the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba, was created following the abrogation of Article 370, in 2019. Portraying itself as a local resistance movement, it operates under the guise of resisting oppression rather than engaging in outright terrorism, thereby obscuring direct Pakistani involvement

Bitan Adhikary, a TCS engineer from Bengal, tragically died in the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. The 40-year-old was vacationing with his wife and son, who survived. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences and assured assistance in bringing Adhikary's remains back to Kolkata. Adhikary, a US-based techie with 15 years of experience, was the sole provider for his parents.

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad honored victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack with a minute's silence and black armbands during their IPL 2025 match. SRH, struggling with inconsistent performances and in need of a win to revive their season, faced a confident MI team riding a three-game winning streak.