Srinagar: The pahalgam terror attack that left 25 Indians, in most cases travelers, lifeless is one of the most vicious strikes on civilians that india has witnessed after the 26/11 mumbai assault in 2008.
That is also the largest terror strike because of the 2019 Pulwama attack, wherein forty CRPF jawans were killed.
The pahalgam attack has yet again brought india and pakistan to the threshold of conflict. Although india has hit lower back strategically with the aid of saying certain diplomatic moves, this lethal episode has pushed kashmir economically by means of many, many years.
For the first time in 35 years, the valley witnessed a complete shutdown and mourning in opposition to terror assaults. Heaps of travelers left the valley, by no means trying to set foot again. Pakistan-backed terror has splashed blood over India's crown.
The bodies of the deceased had been flown back to their place of birth. Households bid an emotional farewell. Protests and candlelight marches were held throughout India.
The incident has, all over again, dispatched a message that kashmir isn't unfastened from terror.
Why did terrorists pick pahalgam to attack?
Speaking to NewsMeter, popular Lieutenant Mohan bhandari (retired) said, "Pahalgam, where the assault took place, is positioned 100 kilometers from Srinagar. It's miles from one of the most stunning scenic locations, encircled by means of pine timber, not anything quick of Switzerland. These regions have hard terrain in terms of thick wooded areas and are clean for the terrorists to conceal their movements. pahalgam isn't always reachable by using a road or automobile, a totally remote place. One has to trek or go by horseback. Civilians are the most vulnerable."
"Terrorists ought to have zeroed in on pahalgam due to its terrain and absence of protection forces. Even if Union home minister amit shah visited the website submit-attack, he had to be flown in a chopper. The other part of the meadows is a totally thick jungle of pines, wherein you can cover and get away, and undertake into the jungle. These terrorists can kill and disappear. By the time security forces react, they are able to escape."
"Please do not forget the recent assertion of pakistan Navy Chief Syed Asim Munir's provocative speech calling kashmir the 'jugular vein of Pakistan.' He reiterated the two-state idea and the civilization among Hindus and Muslims. Professionals within the discipline assume that his speech may also have caused terror inside the valley. It is pertinent to observe that the fear assault took place while the VP of the US, JD Vance, was in India. The message changed into clear: that tension keeps in Kashmir. Additionally, the top minister, narendra Modi, turned up in Saudi Arabia, a location acknowledged for its Sunni dominance. Additionally, the grand welcome to PM Modi through escorting his flight indicated his ties with Saudi Arabia. india shares a 3000 km boundary with pakistan, sadly."
Asked if the locals gave shelter to terrorists, the officer, who had done many operations in opposition to the enemy, said, "We can not categorically say whether or not locals supported them. They would be organized to preserve themselves. It's miles of a totally calibrated assault."
Intelligence Failure:
Ajit Doval, the countrywide safety guide of india, has many questions to reply to over the safety lapse and intelligence failure. How did forces allow infiltration to a degree that terrorists input traveler areas?. How did the borders turn porous? How did the fear camps alongside the LOC get left out? Why had there been no protection cover when lakhs of vacationers had been holidaying in Pahalgam? Why was the navy no longer on alert after the provocative statement of the pakistan navy chief?
India has now banned journeys from pakistan to india and vice versa, closed the Wagah-Attari border, and put the Indus Valley treaty in abeyance. However, will that soothe the nerves of 1.3 billion Indians?
An officer, who was part of the Balakot attack, on condition of anonymity, said, "I can not say what our forces must do. But the pass ought to be such that terror camps along the road of manage must be demolished. The forces realize their power in terms of guns and execution. The strike needs to be of a severed head. It must be such that pakistan cannot have the funds to reply. pakistan ought to be declared a terrorist country."
Prime minister narendra Modi has called for an all-birthday celebration assembly on april 24, 2025. Extraordinary nations have extended help to india and unconditionally condemned the phobia attack.
India hits returned.
1. The Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance. india is now not a player or certain through the treaty now.
2. The Wagah-Attari Border has been closed with immediate effect.
3. Any SAARC visa issued to Pakistani nationals has been annulled. They could also leave india by means of the 1st.
4. Three Pakistani army attachés to the pakistan High Commission requested to depart. Declared them persona non grata. india withdrew our three personal army attachés from the indian excessive fee in Pakistan. 5 aid personnel were additionally withdrawn/removed. Households of Navy attachés also return.
5. india has reduced the pakistan high fee's energy to 30 from 55. The indian High Commission in Islamabad will even maintain 30 energy.
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