Indian police report that gunmen killed at least 26 and wounded seven tourists in a resort area of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, April 22. According to police, the victims sustained gunshot wounds during what was described as a "terror attack" while visiting Baisaran meadow, located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the resort town of Pahalgam in the disputed region. “This attack is much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years,” said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the region’s top elected official, on social media. In a separate incident in Kashmir’s Bar

Indian police report that gunmen killed at least 26 and wounded seven tourists in a resort area of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, April 22. According to police, the victims sustained gunshot wounds during what was described as a "terror attack" while visiting Baisaran meadow, located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the resort town of Pahalgam in the disputed region. “This attack is much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years,” said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the region’s top elected official, on social media. In a separate incident in Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the Indian army reported on Wednesday that it killed two gunmen during a “heavy exchange of fire” following an attempted infiltration from Pakistan. In response to the attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his official visit to Saudi Arabia. He condemned the “heinous act” and pledged that the attackers “will be brought to justice.” World leaders express condolences U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for India. “Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir,” he posted on social media Tuesday. “The United States stands strong with India against terrorism.” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also “strongly condemned” the violence. His spokesperson stated that Guterres emphasized attacks on civilians are unacceptable under any circumstances. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, calling the attack a brutal and unjustifiable crime. He reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to strengthening counterterrorism cooperation with India.

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