The attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday killed 26 tourists, marking the biggest attack on tourists this year. Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed to punish the perpetrators.

Sitharaman arrived in the US on Sunday for a six-day visit, after which she was scheduled to travel to Peru for a five-day trip

Days before the attack, General Munir delivered a speech, where he revived the two-nation theory, emphasizing stark differences between Hindus and Muslims.