Breaking: After Pahalgam Terror Attack, Kashmir Echoes with Grief and Calls for Justice | ABP NEWS

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam has left the entire Kashmir Valley grieving. Lal Chowk stands silent—shops shuttered, streets deserted—as the people of Kashmir mourn together. Locals express deep sorrow and anger, with eyewitnesses revealing harrowing details: attackers reportedly asked victims about their religion, targeting those identified as Hindu. Many lost loved ones—a husband, a son, a father—leaving behind devastated families. At the same time, several Kashmiris urge the nation to not overlook the compassion shown by locals in past crises. When tourists were stranded in Sonmarg, hundreds of Kashmiris opened their homes and mosques, offering free shelter and food, showcasing the valley's rich tradition of hospitality. This duality—grief and humanity—defines the current mood in the region. People across Kashmir are demanding justice. “Whoever committed this barbaric act must be punished—publicly and with severity,” said one local. The call is not just for justice but also to acknowledge that terrorism has no religion. The sentiment is clear: peace had returned to Kashmir over the past five years, and this attack is seen as an attempt to undo that. Above all, Kashmiris stress unity in condemning terrorism, regardless of who the victims or perpetrators are.