On April 22, 2025, the peaceful green slopes of **Baisaran meadow** near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, were turned into a scene of unthinkable horror. What was supposed to be a joyful day for tourists—both Indian and foreign—became a nightmare that claimed at least **28 innocent lives** and left over 20 injured.
It was a dark reminder that terror still lurks in places where beauty and peace should reign.
### A Cowardly Act in Disguise
Eyewitnesses say the attackers arrived wearing army uniforms, blending in with the surroundings to lower suspicion. Then came a chilling moment—**they began asking people for their names and religious affiliations**. Moments later, they opened fire.
This wasn’t just an attack on lives—it was an attack on our collective spirit. A calculated attempt to divide people based on identity. But what those behind the violence fail to understand is this: humanity, when tested, unites with even more strength.
### A Shocking Security Lapse
This massacre also exposes **a grave lapse in security**. Baisaran is a well-known tourist hotspot, often referred to as “Mini Switzerland” for its scenic beauty. The fact that armed attackers could infiltrate the area disguised in uniforms, reach a location bustling with civilians, and carry out such a large-scale act of terror **raises serious questions**.
Where were the routine patrols? How were the uniforms obtained? Why weren’t tourists better protected in such a sensitive region? These questions demand urgent answers—not just for accountability, but to prevent such horrors from recurring.
### These Actions Have No Faith—And No Humanity
It must be said clearly and without hesitation—**whoever committed this act does not represent any religion**. No true faith preaches hatred, and no religion justifies the murder of innocents.
In fact, Islam, which is so often misrepresented by those who commit such atrocities, explicitly condemns this kind of violence. The Holy Quran says:
> *“Whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land—it is as if he had slain mankind entirely.”*
These words leave no room for interpretation: taking a single innocent life is a crime against all of humanity.
### A Nation in Mourning, A World in Solidarity
The grief is not India’s alone—it is shared across the globe. From **Prime Minister Narendra Modi** and **President Droupadi Murmu** to leaders of the opposition like **Rahul Gandhi** and **Priyanka Gandhi**, strong words of condemnation have come in. International leaders, including **U.S. President Donald Trump** and **Russian President Vladimir Putin**, have also expressed deep sorrow and solidarity.
This was not just an attack on India. It was an attack on peace itself.
### Terror Has No Religion, and No Place Among Us
Let us remember this truth: **terrorism is the enemy of all religions**. No real Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian, or Jew would ever stand by such brutality. Those who carry out these attacks may try to wear the mask of faith—but they only reveal their allegiance to hatred.
### The Way Forward—With Unity and Peace
Let us honor those who were lost—not just with flowers and tears, but by **strengthening our unity**, standing up for peace, and refusing to be divided. The world must not bow to fear. Not in Pahalgam. Not anywhere.
Let this tragedy not just be remembered as a moment of loss, but as a turning point where the world, once again, chose to stand taller than hate.
**May the souls of the victims rest in peace. May justice be swift—and unrelenting.**
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