Pahalgam Attack Anniversary: ​​PM Modi Pays Tribute to Victims; Declares India Will Never Bow Down to Terror

New Delhi. On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a poignant message, paying tribute to the innocent lives lost in the incident. In his message, the Prime Minister stated that those who lost their lives in this horrific attack would never be forgotten. He also expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families, assuring them that the entire nation stands in solidarity with them during this hour of grief.

The Nation Stands United; Resolve Against Terror Remains Strong – PM Modi
The Prime Minister unequivocally declared that India will never bow down to any form of terrorism. He reiterated that the conspiracies hatched by terrorists will never succeed and that the nation will confront them with unwavering strength.

A Stern Message from the Indian Army: 3 Terrorists Neutralized in ‘Operation Mahadev’
Through a message posted on its official social media platforms, the Indian Army asserted that any hostile act against India would be met with a decisive and stern response. The Army affirmed that justice would always be delivered and that there would be absolutely no compromise on this front.

The Army achieved this major success under the banner of ‘Operation Mahadev.’ Regarding this campaign, the Army indicated that its success was merely a matter of time. During this operation, an extensive and intensive search was conducted across approximately 300 square kilometers of extremely rugged and treacherous terrain. After a continuous search operation spanning 93 days and nights, security forces achieved a significant breakthrough.

In this operation, three terrorists were neutralized, dealing a severe blow to the active terror networks operating in the region. Furthermore, the Army clarified that ‘Operation Sindoor’ remains ongoing, and the campaign against terrorism will continue with full vigor in the days ahead.

Know When and Where the Attack Took Place
On April 22, 2025, at approximately 2:30 PM, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire upon tourists in the Baisaran Valley—a popular tourist destination in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident resulted in the deaths of 26 people. It is reported that the terrorists arrived dressed in army uniforms. Eyewitnesses who survived the attack recounted that the terrorists first asked the tourists about their religion and checked their identity cards; then, upon identifying them as Hindus, they opened fire.

The majority of the 26 victims were tourists. This marked the largest terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir since the Pulwama attack in February 2019. Eyewitnesses stated that the terrorists initially surveyed the area around the food stalls before unleashing indiscriminate gunfire upon the people seated there and the tourists enjoying pony rides. After carrying out the attack, the terrorists fled the scene. Subsequently, security and investigative agencies made significant revelations regarding the terrorists’ escape route and their whereabouts.