Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has promised a firm response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, died in the attack. The government will hunt down the perpetrators and those behind the attack. A high-level meeting was held with top military officials. Additional troops are being deployed for search operations.

26 people, including some foreign nationals, were killed, and several others were injured as terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam on Tuesday.

According to the sources, the attack highlights the inadequate security deployment near a popular tourist spot like Baisaran