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A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable
One year after the deadly attack on tourists near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, families continue to cope with profound losses. The report traces the attack, the ensuing India-Pakistan military confrontation, and the lasting personal toll on victims' relatives.
Why It Matters
The piece highlights the enduring human cost of violence in Kashmir and shows how civilians remain deeply affected long after such incidents, shaping private grief and public memory.
Timeline
5 Events
One-year anniversary of the Pahalgam attack
April 22, 2026
One year after the attack, families' grief remains intense as they recall loved ones and preserve memories at home.
Publication of this report
April 21, 2026
The report is published, detailing how families continue to grieve and cope a year after the attack.
Ceasefire announced after four days of fighting
May 10, 2025
Four days of intense shelling and aerial attacks between India and Pakistan ended with a surprise ceasefire.
India launches air strikes against militant bases
May 6, 2025
Two weeks after the attack, India launched air strikes at bases said to be used by militant groups.
Pahalgam attack kills 26 tourists
April 22, 2025
Militants opened fire on tourists near the town of Pahalgam, killing 26 people.