A terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Kashmir, killed 26 male tourists. The assault, linked to Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, is seen as an attempt by Pakistan to disrupt peace in the region. The incident has sparked national anger and calls for a decisive response, reminiscent of past retaliatory actions like the 2016 surgical strikes and 2019 Balakot airstrike.