Remembering the Pahalgam Terror Attack: A Year Later
A Year Since the Pahalgam Tragedy
On this day last year, the Pahalgam terror attack shocked the nation, altering countless lives forever. On April 22, 2025, the scenic tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir became the site of a tragic incident when the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) opened fire, resulting in the deaths of 26 individuals and leaving many families in mourning. The haunting images from that day still resonate across the country. Today, social media is filled with messages of condolences and solidarity. Kashmiri actress Farrhana Bhatt, known for her participation in the reality show Bigg Boss 19, also expressed her remembrance of the victims on her X (formerly Twitter) account.
Farrhana Bhatt Honors the Victims
The actress, who starred in Laila Majnu, shared her thoughts on Wednesday: "A year has passed since the tragedy at Baisaran Valley, but the silence it left behind still echoes. We remember the lives lost, and we stand for a future where such pain finds no place."
A year has passed since the tragedy at Baisaran Valley, but the silence it left behind still echoes. We remember the lives lost, and we stand for a future where such pain finds no place. 🙏🏻#pahalgamattack
— Farrhana Bhatt (@Farrhana_bhatt) April 22, 2026
For those unfamiliar, Farrhana hails from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and gained fame as a contestant on Bigg Boss 19.
Tributes from Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also commemorated the victims, stating, "Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with the bereaved families as they cope with this loss. As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to any form of terror. The heinous designs of terrorists will never succeed." Union Home Minister Amit Shah echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that the nation solemnly remembers the innocent lives lost in the horrific attack. He remarked that the pain of their loss remains in the hearts of every Indian and reiterated that terrorism is humanity's greatest adversary, urging unity in combating it. He also affirmed India's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and its supporters.
In response to the Pahalgam attack, India initiated a military operation named Operation Sindoor, targeting and dismantling terrorist and military infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This operation was accompanied by restrictions on Pakistani actors' social media accounts, YouTube channels, and television content to prevent the spread of misinformation and anti-India sentiment.