New Delhi, May 1 -- The recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam is a tragedy that goes far beyond the immediate loss of life. It is a stark reminder of the deep wounds in our shared history and the toxic legacy of the India-Pakistan conflict. Anyone with a heart for humanity is deeply pained by the events in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

As an Indian and a peace activist committed to fostering understanding between our nations, my heart aches-not only for the victims and their families, but also for the countless missed opportunities for peace and reconciliation that such acts of violence represent.

Though it is rare for tourists to be directly targeted in terrorist attacks, this is not the first time innocent lives-be they civil...