PM Modi to Meet Family of Pahalgam Terror Attack Victim in Kanpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi, a victim of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, at Chakeri airport in Kanpur on Friday. This gesture aims to offer condolences and support to the bereaved family. The meeting highlights the government's solidarity with victims of terrorism and its commitment to addressing the menace, bringing a personal touch from the nation's leader to those affected by such tragedies.
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On April 22, 2025, five armed militants attacked tourists near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 and injuring over 20. The attackers, carrying M4 carbines and AK-47s, targeted mainly non-Muslim tourists and were filmed by a bystander. The attack is one of the deadliest against Indian civilians in the region since 2000.
The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, initially claimed responsibility. They said the attack opposed Indian government policies encouraging non-local settlement in Kashmir. However, four days later, TRF retracted its claim.
The Indian government launched Operation SINDOOR, a limited military campaign targeting terror camps linked to the attack and cross-border terrorism. Several camps in Pakistan were identified and neutralized through coordinated air and ground operations. The government also intercepted retaliatory drone and missile attacks from Pakistan.
An Islamist insurgency has been ongoing in Jammu and Kashmir since the late 1980s, leading to violence, civilian casualties, and the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus. Attacks like Pahalgam reflect long-standing tensions and periodic escalations between India and Pakistan over the region.