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The Pahalgam Gambit

Exploring the goals behind the 22 April 2025 massacre in Kashmir

With terrorists killing 26 civilians, overwhelmingly Hindu tourists, in an idyllic and popular meadow near Pahalgam in Kashmir on 22 April, the conflict in the region has entered a new and extremely volatile phase. The attack is likely to test Kashmir’s nascent normalcy. It also presents a veritable dilemma for the Modi government. The timing, choice of target, and the manner in which the attack was carried out suggest precise strategic objectives the perpetrators seek to meet.

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