What happened?
At least 26 people were killed and dozens injured in a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, making it one of the deadliest civilian-targeted assaults in recent years. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The attack drew global outrage, with leaders from the US, Israel, Russia, China, and others condemning the violence and expressing solidarity with India.
Why it matters to India
The widespread condemnation bolsters India’s global diplomatic position in framing terrorism in Kashmir as a cross-border threat. Expressions of solidarity from key powers, including Saudi Arabia, the US, and EU members, may help India push for stronger international counter-terror frameworks and put pressure on Pakistan to crack down on proxy groups operating from its soil.