Pahalgam attack: Who are the 26 people shot dead by terrorists? Full list

Apr 23, 2025 04:08 PM IST

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Terrorists attacked tourists in Kashmir, resulting in 26 deaths and numerous injuries. Victims included individuals from various states and even one from Nepal.

What began as a peaceful visit to the scenic valleys of Kashmir turned into a tragedy on Tuesday, as terrorists opened fire on a group of people — mostly tourists — killing 26 and injuring several others. It was one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the region in recent years.

Union home minister Amit Shah pays his last respects to 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.(X/@AmitShah)

All 26 victims were men.

The attack took place in the meadows of Pahalgam, where people from various parts of India had gathered for vacation. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed that five of the victims were from the state.

Track updates of Pahalgam terror attack here.

A 26-year-old lieutenant of the Indian Navy from Haryana, who had gotten married almost a week before the attack, was killed in Kashmir on Tuesday. Two people from Karnataka, two from Kolkata, a local from Pahalgam were also killed in the incident.

In response to the attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to India on Wednesday morning. Home minister Amit Shah has departed for Jammu and Kashmir to monitor the situation on the ground.

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The coffins of the terror attack victims have been brought to Srinagar airport, with several state government representatives arriving to assist in repatriating the victims and tourists to their respective states, news agency ANI reported.