One year after a Kashmir tourist attack turned a hotspot into a bloodbath, families cope with deep losses.
Aishanya Dwivedi sits in the room she shared with her husband. She points to a wall mirror. “I once asked why no mirror hung there,” she says. “He installed one the next day.”
Militants killed Shubham Dwivedi and 25 others on April 22, 2025, near Pahalgam town. This marked one of Kashmir’s deadliest civilian attacks in decades (source).
India and Pakistan both claim the region. Each controls parts. Past wars fuel tensions.
Delhi accused Pakistan-based militants. Islamabad denied involvement. India launched air strikes on alleged bases two weeks later. Four days of shelling followed between the nuclear powers—until a ceasefire halted it (source).
Outrage grew in India over the targeting of mostly Hindu men. Young victims lost new marriages, careers, and futures.
Lasting Impact of the Kashmir Tourist Attack
Families rebuild amid grief. Aishanya treasures simple memories.
The attack scarred Pahalgam, a former tourist haven. Security tightened, but pain lingers.
Victims’ stories highlight fragility in disputed Kashmir.
