Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attack: 27 Killed in Deadliest Strike Since Pulwama — Tourists from Nepal and UAE Among Victims

Jammu & Kashmir Terror Attack: 27 Killed in Pahalgam Shooting – Key Updates

In the deadliest terror attack since the 2019 Pulwama incident, terrorists targeted innocent tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday, leaving 27 dead and over 20 injured. The victims include a UAE national, a Nepali citizen, and two locals, while others hailed from Uttar Pradesh (UP), Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha.

The horrific incident occurred around 2:45 PM in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam. Eyewitnesses report that terrorists first questioned UP resident Shubham Dwivedi before shooting him in the head. Tragically, Shubham, who had married just two months ago, was on his honeymoon. After the indiscriminate firing, the attackers fled. The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has claimed responsibility.

Latest Updates on the Jammu & Kashmir Terror Attack:

• PM Modi Cuts Short UAE Visit: The Prime Minister will return to Delhi to chair a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting.
• Amit Shah in Srinagar: The Home Minister rushed to Kashmir, holding emergency talks with Army and administration officials at Raj Bhavan.
• NIA Probe Begins: An NIA team will arrive in Pahalgam on Wednesday to investigate the attack.
• Nationwide Alert: Delhi, Mumbai, and other major cities have been put on high alert.
• Protests Called: The RSS and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will stage nationwide demonstrations, while Jammu observes a bandh (shutdown) on Wednesday.

Security forces have cordoned off the attack site, with aerial surveillance via helicopters underway. The government has vowed strict action as tensions rise in the region.

Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attack: 27 Killed in Deadliest Strike Since Pulwama — Full List of Victims and Emergency Contacts

In the most horrific terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, 27 people were killed when militants opened fire on tourists in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam around 2:45 PM on Tuesday. Lashkar-e-Taiba has claimed responsibility for the brutal assault.

Confirmed Deceased Victims:

1. Manuj Nath (Karnataka)
2. Shivam Moga (Karnataka)
3. Lt. Vinjay Narwal (Haryana)
4. Shubham Dwivedi (Uttar Pradesh)
5. Dilip Desle (Maharashtra)
6. Atul Mohane (Maharashtra)
7. Syed Hussain Shah (Anantnag, J&K)
8. Sudip Nevpane (Nepal)
9. Bitan Adhkeri Udhwani Kumar (UAE)
10. Sanjay Lele
11. Himmat Kalathy
12. Prashant Kumar
13. Manish Ranjan (Hyderabad)
14. Ramachandran
15. Shalinder Kalpiya
16. Dinesh Mirania (Chhattisgarh)

Note: Names are being confirmed and updated by authorities; the count includes both local and international tourists.

Injured Victims Receiving Medical Treatment:

1. Vino Bhatt (Gujarat)
2. S. Balachandru (Maharashtra)
3. Abhijavan Rao (Karnataka)
4. Santru (Tamil Nadu)
5. Sahasi Kumari (Odisha)
6. Dr. Parmeshwar
7. Manik Patil
8. Rino Pandey

Emergency Contact Numbers for Families and Tourists:

Anantnag Police Help Desk

• 📞 9596777669
• 📞 01932-225870
• 📱 WhatsApp: 9419051940

Srinagar Police Help Desk

• 📞 0194-2457543
• 📞 0194-2483651
• 📱 ADC Srinagar Adil Farid: 7006058623

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