The Heinous Terror Attack on India; India Launches Diplomatic Surgical Strike on Pakistan

This week will be marked by a horrific terrorist attack in India, attributed to Jihadi extremists (read: Pakistan).

- ANSHU JOSHI

This incident represents the most severe menace to India's national security and integrity. Since 1947, India has endured numerous state-sponsored terrorist assaults; however, in recent years, particularly following the abrogation of Article 370, the Kashmir Valley had been experiencing a period of stability and growth, attracting tourists from across the country. Tragically, on Tuesday this week, terrorists claimed the lives of at least 26 individuals in the scenic tourist destination of Pahalgam, triggering a series of retaliatory actions by India.

The brutality of the attack was compounded by the chilling manner in which the terrorists targeted innocent victims, questioning their religion and demanding they recite the 'Kalma.' In the aftermath, police and paramilitary forces swiftly arrived to assist the injured and initiate a manhunt for the perpetrators, which is still ongoing. Eyewitness accounts have recounted the harrowing details of this deadly assault, including the shocking actions of the terrorists who checked the victims' religion by forcing them to remove their pants. This attack has left the nation in shock, prompting the Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, to travel to Pahalgam immediately, while Prime Minister Modi suspended his discussions in Saudi Arabia to return to India.