Indian army kills masterminds of Kashmir tourist massacre

On April 22, 2023, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam valley, India-administered Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, primarily Hindu tourists. Following the attack, tensions escalated notably between India and Pakistan, leading to military actions by both nations. An intense gunfight occurred in the mountains of Dachigam on July 27, 2023, where the Indian army engaged and killed three alleged militants. One of the militants, Suleiman Shah, was identified by Indian media as a key orchestrator of the earlier attack, having affiliations with the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The operation was carried out jointly by military and police forces who were actively engaged in ongoing operations against militancy in the region. In response to the attack in April, cross-border conflict emerged as both sides exchanged artillery fire and engaged in air confrontations, marking one of the most severe escalations in decades. This series of military actions has stirred significant public discussion within India regarding the government's capacity and intelligence concerning regional security. Many political opposition figures raised concerns about the intelligence failures leading up to the April attack, urging for accountability and better protective measures for citizens.