Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the victims of the terror attack at Pahalgam today, marking one year since the deadly attack that killed 26 individuals in Jammu & Kashmir.
In a post on X, Modi remembered those who lost their lives in the April 22, 2025 attack and expressed solidarity with their families. “India will never bow to any form of terror,” he said, adding that the country remains united in its resolve against such threats.
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Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They will never be forgotten. My thoughts are also with the bereaved families as they cope with this loss.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 22, 2026
As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to…
Centre reiterates zero-tolerance stance
The home minister for the Union, Amit Shah, too commemorated the day, mentioning how the memory of the tragedy continued to affect the nation in the form of grief. He reiterated the zero-tolerance policy adopted by the government regarding the supporters of terrorism.
The two leaders stressed on the significance of unity in combating the evil of terrorism. They considered it an enemy of mankind as a whole.
On this day, we solemnly remember the innocent lives we lost in the horrific Pahalgam terror attack last year. The grief and pain of losing our people still remain in the heart of every Indian. Terrorism is the greatest enemy of humanity, against which we must stand united to…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 22, 2026
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The Pahalgam attack and its aftermath
The attack occurred in April 2025 in the Baisaran meadows in the Pahalgam region of Anantnag district. Terrorists from Pakistan-affiliated group Lashkar-e-Taiba attacked people, thus becoming one of the deadliest attacks against tourists in recent times. The attack was conducted by The Resistance Front, which is believed to be a proxy force of the group.
India responded with a military offensive against terror infrastructure on the other side of the border. Counter-terror measures were also intensified in the Valley region in subsequent months.
On the first anniversary of the event, people are expected to remember this day while acknowledging security issues in the country.
