Pahalgam Terror Attack Sparks Nationwide Protests, Demand For Justice Grows Louder: IN PICS

The terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam on April 22 sparked widespread protests across the country. The protesters demanded retaliation against Pakistan, which is believed to be behind the attack.

Pahalgam’s terror attack sparked massive protests across the nation.

The terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Anantnag, resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people, mostly tourists, in Baisaran Valley, sparking nationwide protests. (Image Source: PTI)

Many were injured as well in the terrorist attack. All the injured are currently receiving treatment. (Image Source: PTI)

The major newspapers carried black front pages with white fonts to protest the attack and express solidarity with the deceased. (Image Source: PTI)

Several organisations, transporters, and traders called for a strike on Wednesday. Heavy security was deployed in Jammu and Kashmir after the attack to prevent any more attack or other untoward incident. (Image Source: PTI)

J&K was placed on high alert following the terror attack, resulting in a complete shutdown on April 23. Security measures were heightened in view of protests called by several groups. (Image Source: PTI)

Citizens participated in a candlelight march in Handwara, Kupwara district, on Tuesday night to honour the victims of the attack. (Image Source: PTI)

On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Pahalgam to pay his respects to the victims of the terror attack. "Bharat will not bend to terror. The culprits of this dastardly terror attack will not be spared," Shah said in a post on X. (Image Source: PTI)

In Patna, citizens protested against Pakistan, which is believed to have been behind the attack. (Image Source: PTI)

Congress workers spilled onto Srinagar streets as the police tried to control the situation.

Shiv Sena activists in Mumbai burned a printout depicting the Pakistani flag during a protest against the Pahalgam terror attack. (Image Source: PTI)

Former Chief Minister of J&K and chief of People’s Democratic Party Mehbooba Mufti led a protest in Srinagar on Wednesday and demanded action against the perpetrators of the attack. (Image Source: PTI)

Pawan Kalyan's JanaSena declared a three-day mourning for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The party flag was lowered at its headquarters. (Image Source: X@JanaSenaParty)

Lawyers in Dehradun held a protest march, demanding justice for the victims. A similar protest was held by lawyers at the Supreme Court as well as in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba. (Image Source: PTI)

Congress MP KC Venugopal visited Srinagar to pay his homage to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. “Paid homage to the innocent lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack at PCR Hospital, Srinagar. We must stand united, not only in mourning but also in our unflinching resolve against violence, against terror. My heartfelt prayers are with the bereaved families. India will never forget”, Venugopal said in a post on X. (Image Souce: PTI)

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of those who have died. The Chief Minister also declared ₹2 lakh for the seriously injured and ₹1 lakh for those with minor injuries. (Image Source: PTI)