26 civilians were killed in a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley on April 22. The NIA suspects the strike was pre-planned, with reconnaissance done weeks in advance. Eyewitnesses say the terrorists targeted victims based on religion, while key footage and suspicious local activity are now under probe.
Modi said that every Indian, regardless of their language or state, was mourning the loss and that he could feel the "blood of every Indian boiling" after witnessing the aftermath of the attack. "This attack in Pahalgam shows the desperation of the patrons of terrorism; it displays their cowardice," he said.
The airspace closure follows a sharp turn in India's diplomatic posture after the terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which left multiple dead.
The plight of fleeing tourists in Kashmir resonates deeply with the residents of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, who have long endured exorbitant airfares. “It’s nothing new for us,” remarked several residents of Kalapani.