Amid heightened security arrangements across Kashmir on Wednesday, marking the first anniversary of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid tributes to the victims and reaffirmed their resolve against terrorism.
On April 22, 2025, terrorists struck the scenic Baisaran meadows near the popular tourist resort of Pahalgam, killing 25 tourists and a local ponywallah in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in Kashmir.
The incident had escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, bringing the two neighbours to the brink of a full-fledged war.
On the attacks anniversary, officials said security has been significantly tightened across the Valley, with increased vigilance, intensified patrolling, and additional deployment of forces at key locations, including tourist hubs and vulnerable areas.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage, describing the attack as “gruesome” and reiterating the administration’s determination to eliminate terrorism.
“Humble tributes to the innocent souls who lost their lives in the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam on this day in 2025. Their memory endures indelibly in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with their families. We will not forget. We will not forgive. This is our solemn vow. India stands unified against terrorism. We pledge unwavering commitment and resolute determination to eradicate terrorism from the soil of Jammu Kashmir,” office of LG said.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, said the people of Jammu and Kashmir remain united against terror and violence.
“One year on, we remain united against terror & against violence. We remain resolute in our desire to rid J&K of suffering & innocent deaths. We remain committed to doing everything to ensure it never happens again. We also remain in eternal solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones a year ago in that cowardly attack. May the souls of the victims of the terror attack rest in peace. #baisaran” Omar said.
The Indian Army released a strong message marking the anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack asserting that any act against India will invite a firm and assured response.
Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) in a post on X highlighted the scale of the operation named “Mahadev”—300 km of treacherous terrain scanned over 93 days and nights, culminating in the neutralisation of three perpetrators involved in the Pahalgam attack.
“For acts against India, the response is assured. Justice will be served. Always,” the ADGPI post said, adding that “Operation Sindoor” – launched on the terror camps across the border after the Pahalagm attack, continues….”
