A mass shooting at the Baisaran meadow in India-administered Kashmir resulted in at least 26 deaths and injuries to 17 others, prompting heightened security measures across the region. Gunmen in military attire attacked the popular hiking location, predominantly killing Indian tourists. The attack is deemed the most severe against civilians since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, potentially inflaming India-Pakistan tensions. The Resistance Front, linked to Pakistani militants, claimed responsibility, reflecting ongoing challenges in Kashmir following its political changes and fears of marginalization among its Muslim population.
Indian officials are working to respond to a deadly mass shooting in Kashmir that left 26 dead. Security measures have tightened as tensions rise.
Eyewitnesses reported that gunmen in military-style uniforms launched the attack in Baisaran meadow, a spot popular among tourists, significantly impacting India's tourism.
The attack is the deadliest on Indian civilians since 2008. It risks escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, highlighting Kashmir’s geopolitical flashpoint nature.
The Resistance Front, claiming responsibility for the attack, is linked to perceptions of marginalization among Kashmiris following India's controversial revocation of the region’s autonomy.
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