New Delhi, May 12 -- Twenty-five Indian males and one Nepali male, touring with their families in Jammu & Kashmir's popular destination Pahalgam, were cold-bloodedly killed by five Pakistani terrorists on the afternoon of 22 April 2025. The terrorists confirmed the victims were Hindu by forcing them to drop their trousers. One Muslim pony ride operator, who bravely tried to wrestle a weapon from a terrorist to help the tourists escape, was also mercilessly killed. The incident sparked nationwide shock, anger, and an overwhelming demand for retribution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep anguish and vowed strong action. After consultations with the Home and Defence Ministers, the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs, and the Na...