Terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir; 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen killed
A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025 killed 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen, according to the Foreign Secretary's briefing; Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned it.
Summary
A terrorist attack took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025. According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's briefing on 23 April, 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were killed and a number of others were injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attack on 22 April, offered condolences, said all possible assistance was being provided to those affected, and said those behind it would be brought to justice. In the India–Saudi Arabia Joint Statement issued during the PM's visit to Jeddah, both sides strongly condemned the attack.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 22 April 2025, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
- Killed (MEA)
- 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen
- PM
- Strongly condemned; all possible assistance to those affected
- India–Saudi Joint Statement
- Both sides strongly condemned the attack
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the Foreign Secretary's briefing of 23 April 2025, how many people were killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen
The MEA briefing said 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were killed.
Consider the following about the Pahalgam terror attack of 22 April 2025: 1. The Prime Minister strongly condemned it and said those behind it would be brought to justice. 2. The India–Saudi Arabia Joint Statement strongly condemned the attack. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the PMO release and the India–Saudi Arabia Joint Statement.