From Amarnath to Pahalgam: Major civilian terror strikes in J&K since 2000

Summary

On April 22, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in 26 deaths, including two foreigners, two locals, and Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, as armed terrorists opened fire on tourists. This incident is part of a long history of civilian-targeted terror attacks in the region, with notable events including the 2000 Chattisinghpora massacre of 36 Sikhs, attacks on Amarnath pilgrims, and the 2019 Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel. Such violence underscores the ongoing security challenges faced in Jammu and Kashmir.

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