A terrorist attack at Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, killed 26 people, including one Nepalese person and 25 Indian visitors.
At first, the Resistance Front (TRF), which is associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group based in Pakistan, claimed responsibility, stating that it was against non-local settlements in Kashmir.
Attackers reportedly identified victims' religions before executing them, indicating a targeted assault on non-Muslims.
Leaders from all political parties condemned the attack and demanded swift action in response to the atrocity, which caused anguish and rage across the country.
As a result, on May 7, 2025, India began Operation Sindoor, which aimed to destroy terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
The operation targeted nine locations thought to be terrorist camps, including parts of Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad.
Pakistan called the strikes an act of war and said they killed 31 civilians and injured 57 others, including children.
Pakistan responded by claiming to have shot down five Indian jets and exchanged artillery along the Line of Control, which resulted in more deaths.
Leaders from the US, UK, China, Russia, the UN, and other international organizations encouraged both countries to use restraint and look for diplomatic solutions.
India staged a nationwide emergency preparedness practice, Operation Abhyaas, on May 7, 2025, to bolster civil defense capability.
In reaction, India restricted its airspace to Pakistani aircraft, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and expelled Pakistani diplomats.
Following an all-party meeting, there was agreement to bolster national security measures and support government efforts to combat terrorism.
In order to deter future attacks, the administration thought about stationing Army and paramilitary soldiers in vulnerable regions permanently.
With both countries maintaining increased military readiness and the international community keeping a watchful eye on events, the situation is still unstable.