New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) On the first anniversary of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino on Wednesday paid a solemn tribute to the victims, reaffirming his nation’s solidarity with India in the global fight against terrorism. He also condemned terror in all its forms.

This came as India is observing one year of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, in which Pakistan-backed terrorists gunned down 26 innocent tourists after identifying their religion, in one of the most brutal incidents targeting civilians in recent years.

Mariano Caucino took to social media ‘X’ and said, “One year since the tragedy of Pahalgam Terror Attack against India. On behalf of the Argentine Government and the Argentine People we convey our tribute to those innocent people lost on this day last year. They shall never be forgotten. Our thoughts with their families and loved ones – Standing with India and condemning terror in all its forms.”

The Pahalgam terror attack took place on April 22, 2025, when 26 people were killed in a brutal massacre targeting tourists. The attack was carried out by The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.

The attackers singled out victims after asking about their religion, forcing them to recite the Islamic ‘kalima’ to identify non-Muslims. Among those killed were 25 tourists and one local pony ride operator who tried to save the tourists.

Several victims were newly married, and many were shot at close range in front of their families.

In response to the attack, Indian armed forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7 and 8, carrying out what officials described as a focused, measured and non-escalatory military action targeting high-value terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

‘Operation Sindoor’ was a significant demonstration of India’s military and strategic capability, combining both military and non-military measures.

The operation successfully neutralised terrorist threats, deterred further aggression and reinforced India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism while maintaining strategic restraint.

–IANS

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