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26 people, including two foreign tourists, were killed in a terrorist attack near Baisaran meadows, Pahalgam (J&K); many others were injured, some critically.
The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility, citing opposition to domicile certificates for non-locals in J&K.
Terrorists opened fire on tourists, checked identities before shooting; at least 40 people were present, and videos showed the chaos and pleas for help.
Pahalgam is a non-motorable area, which made it hard for rescue and security forces to respond quickly.
The area is normally a high-security zone because of the Amarnath shrine nearby.
PM Modi and U.S. VP J.D. Vance condemned the attack; Modi is cutting short his Saudi visit to return to India, vowing justice and stronger anti-terror action.
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