BJP leaders Sofi Yousuf, Lateef Ahmad Khan and other party workers hold a “Black Day” in Anantnag

Security personnel maintain tight vigil across Jammu and Kashmir as authorities step up measures to ensure peace on the anniversary of the brutal killings

The attack, which struck the Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, claimed 25 tourist lives and one local pony operator, leaving a lasting impact on the Valley

Security has been tightened across Kashmir as police and paramilitary forces are deployed at key locations, including tourist resorts, as officials anticipate more remembrance events and rallies across the region

Earlier in the day, the Indian Army reaffirmed its steely resolve to fight against terrorism, and said, for acts against India, " a response is assured

In Jammu, BJP President Sat Sharma and workers pay floral tributes, remembering the victims and expressing solidarity with their families

Students in Jammu offer prayers and observe moments of silence to honour the lives lost in the attack

Young students create a rangoli tribute, using art to remember the victims and keep their memory alive

An artist in Mumbai pays a moving tribute through art, showing how the impact of the attack resonated far beyond Jammu and Kashmir

A year later, the once-shaken meadows of Pahalgam are witnessing a return of tourists, as the region slowly moves beyond the shadow of last year’s violence