At least 28 tourists killed by suspected militants in Kashmir attack
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India: Attack in Kashmir Kills At Least 28 Tourists
Above:Â Paramedics carry an injured tourist to a hospital on April 22, 2025, in Anantnag, India. Â Image copyright:Â Waseem Andrabi/Contributor/Hindustan Times via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
The attack is a direct challenge to India's security apparatus and sovereignty and demands immediate and decisive action against cross-border terrorism. The perpetrators must face severe consequences for targeting innocent civilians and attempting to destabilize the region's peace and tourism industry. The government's resolve to fight terrorism will only grow stronger in response to such acts.
Opposition narrative
This tragic incident raises serious questions about the effectiveness of existing security measures and highlights the ongoing vulnerability of civilians in the region. The attack's timing during peak tourist season suggests a concerning intelligence failure and potential security lapses, due to which historical progress in Kashmir's peace process and tourism development now faces a significant setback.