On the first anniversary of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s unwavering stance against terrorism, declaring that the nation will “never bow to any form of terror.”
The attack, carried out by Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba in Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 innocent people, most of them tourists from different parts of India. The incident had sent shockwaves across the country, triggering widespread outrage and grief.
In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the victims, saying, “Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They will never be forgotten.”
Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They will never be forgotten. My thoughts are also with the bereaved families as they cope with this loss.
As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 22, 2026
He added that his thoughts remain with the bereaved families as they continue to cope with the tragic loss. Emphasizing national unity, Modi said, “As a nation, we stand united in grief and resolve. India will never bow to any form of terror. The heinous designs of terrorists will never succeed.”
Following the attack, India launched a retaliatory military operation named Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation marked a strong response by Indian armed forces against cross-border terrorism.
The anniversary serves as a solemn reminder of the lives lost and reinforces India’s continued commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms.
