India will never bow to any form of terror: PM Modi on Pahalgam attack anniversary
On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India will never bow to terrorism. The attack was carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba from Pakistan and killed 26 people, mostly tourists from across India.
Why It Matters
The statement reinforces India's stance against terrorism and marks a political moment tied to security concerns in Jammu and Kashmir.
Timeline
11 Events
FSL confirmation of rifles and shells
Forensic science laboratory reports confirmed that the rifles seized from the Dachigam terrorists matched the cartridges found in the Pahalgam attack, with shells fired matched to the rifles; the rifles were transported to Chandigarh by a special plane.
Bodies, identification, and initial forensic follow-up
As the bodies of the three terrorists were brought to Srinagar, four arrested individuals identified them and confirmed their involvement in the Pahalgam attack.
Operation Mahadev conducted and terrorists killed
The operation, carried out jointly by the Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police under the codename Mahadev, resulted in the elimination of three LeT terrorists—Suleman, Hamza Afghani, and Zibran. Shah announced the operation in Parliament.
Terrorist signals detected in Dachigam
One of the terrorists' signals was captured by sensors in Dachigam, confirming their presence in the area.
Coordinated signals-tracking efforts begin
Over the following month, the IB and Army conducted coordinated efforts using equipment to capture ultra signals in the Dachigam area to locate the terrorists.
IB information on terrorists in Dachigam
The Intelligence Bureau received credible information about the presence of the terrorists in the Dachigam area through human intelligence.
Security meeting after Pahalgam attack
A security meeting attended by Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police was held the day after the attack, deciding not to let the attackers leave the country and to take steps to prevent their escape.
Pahalgam attack and deaths
An attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people.
NIA arrests in relation to the Pahalgam attack
National Investigation Agency arrested locals who had sheltered the three terrorists after the Pahalgam attack.
PM Modi remarks on Pahalgam attack anniversary
On the first anniversary of the attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India will never bow to any form of terror and that terrorists' designs will not succeed.
Pahalgam terror attack kills 26 people, mostly tourists
Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror group, carried out an attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 innocent people, mostly tourists from across India.