Gunmen kill dozens of civilians in Kashmir tourist hot spot

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/22/2025

Summary

At least 26 people were killed Tuesday in Indian-administered Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on tourists near the summer retreat of Pahalgam, marking the deadliest attack on civilians since 2000. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the act, pledging accountability and visiting New Delhi to meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance during his four-day India tour with family members.