How US-Made M4 Carbines Traveled From Afghanistan To Pahalgam

It was a peaceful April 22 day at the Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam, when terrorists, posing as army personnel, ambushed a group of tourists.

- TDG NETWORK

The attackers, who approached from a thick forest, surrounded the vicinity and began shooting the tourists individually. The nearly 15-minute attack killed 26 individuals and left the country in shock.

Terrorists & US' M4 Carbines
Early reports about the attack indicated that the terrorists carried AK-47s and American-made M4 carbines. Their use, particularly of M4 carbines, is a worrying trend in the Valley since Pakistan-based terrorists have already used them to carry out other attacks. The burning question still is: How are the Pakistani terrorists obtaining American-made arms?

M4 carbine is a light, gas-powered, shoulder-fired weapon, widely deployed by the American army. A very reliable and adaptable weapon, it shoots 700 to 900 rounds per minute and possesses an effective range of 500-600 meters. It has emerged as one of the iconic guns of the 21st century, with many nations embracing it.