A terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of at least 28 people, making it one of the deadliest incidents in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. <br /><br />Survivors reported that six terrorists, dressed in Army uniforms, identified victims by faith before opening fire at close range. <br /><br />The attack drew widespread national condemnation and prompted high-level security and political responses. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit and held emergency meetings with other senior leaders to assess the situation. <br /><br />The attack led to heightened security across the region, a massive manhunt, and support for a Kashmir Bandh from major political parties. It also triggered fear among tourists, many of whom left the region.<br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei"/>