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Pahalgam Massacre: Islamist terror strikes again; Hindus singled out and slaughtered in Kashmir

Over 26 Hindus were brutally killed in Pahalgam in a targeted jihadi attack allegedly backed by Pakistan. The massacre aims to derail Kashmir’s peace, hurt tourism, and divert focus from Pakistan’s internal collapse

Siddhartha DaveSiddhartha Dave
Apr 23, 2025, 05:00 pm IST
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In yet another blood-soaked chapter of the Jehadist war against Bharat, over 26 innocent Hindus were hunted down, identified by their faith, and brutally murdered in Pahalgam, South Kashmir.

This was not merely an attack on “tourists” — this was a systematic religious cleansing operation, an anti-Hindu pogrom executed with chilling precision and medieval savagery.

Eyewitness accounts and news reports reveal that the terrorists asked for the religion of each traveller and, in a shocking act of barbarity, even forced a Hindu male tourist to remove his trousers to confirm he was non-Muslim before executing him.

This was nothing less than a Hinduphobic hate crime of the worst order — the kind of crime the so-called secular media will attempt to sanitise under generic terms like “tourist attack.”

Make no mistake: this was an Islamist terrorist attack targeting Hindus alone.

Pakistan’s Bloodied Hand: State-Sponsored Terrorism Laid Bare

Initial investigations and intelligence inputs suggest the direct involvement of Pakistani terror handlers, notably the infamous terrorist Hafiz Saeed, whose long history of orchestrating mass murders in Bharat is well-documented.

The timing, the target, and the brutality all point toward state-sponsored Islamist terrorism being unleashed once again by our perfidious Western neighbour.

This latest atrocity fits perfectly into Pakistan’s multi-pronged strategy against Bharat:

1. Crippling Kashmir’s Economy Through Fear

After years of tireless efforts by the Modi Government to restore peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir — from the abrogation of Article 370 to massive infrastructure investments — the Union Territory had begun to taste the fruits of peace.

Tourism was booming. Hotels were filling. Local employment was rising. Kashmiris themselves were slowly disentangling from the separatist narratives.

This is precisely what Pakistan cannot tolerate.

By terrorising Hindu tourists, Pakistan’s terror syndicates seek to destroy the tourism economy, making Kashmir seem unsafe once again and driving a wedge between Kashmiris and the rest of Bharat.

2. Internationalising the Kashmir Issue During Diplomatic High-Profile Visits

The massacre comes at a time when US Vice President JD Vance is visiting India and Prime Minister Modi was engaged in a crucial diplomatic outreach to Saudi Arabia.

The goal is obvious: to generate international headlines that scream “violence in Kashmir,” to delegitimise India’s efforts at healing and integration, and to keep Kashmir burning on the global diplomatic radar.

Pakistan’s deep state seeks not peace, but perpetual chaos, believing it can draw global sympathy through orchestrated bloodshed.

3. Deflecting attention from Pakistan’s own terminal decay

With Balochistan in full-scale rebellion, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa slipping from Islamabad’s grasp, and mounting failures by General Asim Munir’s military junta, Pakistan desperately needs distractions.

Every bullet fired in Pahalgam was not just aimed at Hindus — it was also aimed at diverting attention from Pakistan’s rotting core.

Unable to control his territory, the Pakistani General seeks to export death across the border to hide his shame.

4. Revitalising the Islamist Terror machinery

Pakistan’s terror factories — their madrassas, radical mosques, and proxy groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba — need blood spectacles to inspire new waves of jihadist recruits.

Such massacres are used as glorified propaganda to lure the next generation of suicide bombers and stone-pelters into the fold of Islamist terrorism.

The Cost: More Than Just Lives

The massacre of 28 Hindus is not just a tragedy for the families who lost their loved ones. It is a strategic blow to the fragile process of normalisation in Kashmir. Tourism, the single largest hope for economic rejuvenation, will face a massive setback.

No parent will feel safe sending their child to Gulmarg or Pahalgam. No family will book a houseboat in Srinagar with carefree dreams. And this is what Bharat’s enemies want.

It is not just bodies that lie broken in Pahalgam — it is the fragile bridge of trust between Kashmir and Bharat that has been attacked.

Global Reactions: Sympathy Without Substance?

US Vice President JD Vance issued a statement offering condolences:

“Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack.”

While condolences are appreciated, they are not enough.

The world must recognise the true face of terrorism, name and shame Pakistan as the sponsor of this barbarism, and stand with Bharat not in words but in deeds.

Prime Minister Modi: Swift and Decisive Response

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his official visit to Saudi Arabia and rushed back to Bharat in a rare diplomatic move.

His early return sends an unmistakable signal: the security and dignity of Bharat’s citizens come before all else. This attack is a challenge thrown at Bharat’s feet. And Bharat must — and will — respond.

The Road Ahead: Ruthless Justice, No Compromise

This is a time for national unity, steely resolve, and uncompromising action.

  • Decimate the Terrorist Infrastructure: Not one terror hideout should remain standing across the LoC.
  • Name and Shame Pakistan Globally: Use every international forum to isolate Pakistan diplomatically and economically.
  • End Internal Ecosystems of Terror Apologia: Crackdown ruthlessly on domestic sympathisers and ecosystem players who normalise or justify such Islamist terror in the name of “human rights” or “freedom struggle.”
  • Boost Mindful, Strategic Tourism: Support religious and heritage tourism by reinforcing security measures without bowing to fear.

A Message to the Enemies of Bharat

Those who believe that massacring innocent Hindus will break Bharat’s spirit are delusional. For every innocent Hindu martyr killed, thousands will rise with greater devotion to Dharma and the nation Bharat has survived centuries of invasions, jihads, genocides, and colonial exploitation.

Today’s terror handlers will meet the same fate as yesterday’s invaders: utter defeat and historical oblivion.

Let it be known: Bharat will neither forgive nor forget. Pahalgam will be avenged — sooner and more decisively than the enemies imagine.

 

Topics: PakistanPahalgam Terrorist attackJehadist warIslamist Terror
Siddhartha Dave
Siddhartha Dave
Siddhartha Dave is an alumnus of the United Nations University in Tokyo and a former Lok Sabha Research Fellow. He writes on foreign affairs and national security. [Read more]
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