A deadly militant attack in Kashmir left at least 26 tourists dead, instigating a significant security response from Indian forces who are now engaged in extensive search operations. The assailants, identified as members of the Kashmir Resistance, targeted civilians in a region previously seen as stable for tourists. Prime Minister Modi returned from Saudi Arabia to address national security concerns amidst rising tensions. This incident is viewed as a major escalation in the ongoing conflict, particularly challenging the narrative of peace since the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
The attack is seen as a setback to what Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata party have hailed as a major achievement in revoking the semi-autonomous status Jammu and Kashmir enjoyed and bringing peace and development to the long-troubled Muslim-majority region. The incident fundamentally challenges the narratives established regarding stability in the region.
With the attack claiming the lives of 25 Indians and one Nepalese national, it has been labeled the most severe assault on civilians since the 2008 Mumbai shootings. This escalates concerns over the safety of tourists in Kashmir.
The Kashmir Resistance, a relatively unknown militant group, claimed responsibility, expressing anger over the settlement of 85,000 outsiders in a region that has historically had a complex territorial conflict, reflecting the tension brewing in the area.
As tens of thousands of armed police and soldiers mobilize for a manhunt, the Indian army emphasizes its commitment to bring the attackers to justice, while the local business community remains affected by a call for shutdowns.
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