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Pahalgam Attack at Baisaran: 26 Killed, 5 Injured (April 22, 2025) exact-attack timeline
An attack at Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22, 2025 killed 26 people and wounded five, with terrorists targeting men and fleeing into the forest. The incident sparked subsequent claims of responsibility and a string of security and diplomatic actions, culminating in a ceasefire in May 2025 and a long security operation concluding in July 2025.
Why It Matters
The attack marked a major terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir, influencing India-Pakistan security dynamics and prompting swift government and military responses, including cross-border actions and a large-scale operation.
Timeline
9 Events
April 21, 2026 – Operation Sindoor referenced in retaliation narrative
April 21, 2026
A retaliation operation, referred to as Operation Sindoor, was part of the broader response to the Pahalgam attack.
April 21, 2026 – India imposes Pakistan-related measures
April 21, 2026
New Delhi suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled Pakistani diplomats and closed borders; Islamabad suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement.
April 21, 2026 – NIA takes over the probe
April 21, 2026
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the probe into the Pahalgam attack.
July 28, 2025 – Three terrorists neutralised
July 28, 2025
A PARA (Special Forces) team conducted a stealth operation over 10 hours and 3 kilometres, neutralising all three terrorists.
July 10, 2025 – Operation Mahadev enters decisive phase
July 10, 2025
A dynamic intelligence appreciation enabled security forces to track terrorists across upper South Kashmir areas, narrowing the operational grid and enhancing surveillance and deployment. The movement of terrorists was traced through Hapatnar, Bugmar, Tral, and Dachhigam along the Mahadeo Ridge, with drones and other sensors used to maintain pressure.
May 10, 2025 – Ceasefire announced after four days of conflict
May 10, 2025
After an intense military confrontation, described as spanning four days, India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire.
April 23, 2025 – The Resistance Front repeats claim
April 23, 2025
The Resistance Front reiterated its claim of responsibility for the Pahalgam attack on the following day.
April 22, 2025 – The Resistance Front claims responsibility
April 22, 2025
The Resistance Front, described as a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack on the day of the incident.
April 22, 2025 – Pahalgam attack at Baisaran leaves 26 dead, 5 injured
April 22, 2025
Gunshots were heard at Baisaran in Pahalgam as three terrorists burst from the surrounding forests. The meadow, enclosed by a 7-foot-high chain-link fence with two gates, had no security personnel present at the time. The attackers separated men from women and children and shot the men at close range before fleeing into dense jungle. 26 people were killed, all Hindu men, including a Nepalese citizen. A photograph of Himanshi Narwal slumped beside her husband, naval officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, became a defining image of the attack. Reports noted some victims were identified by faith through questions about Hindu/Muslim identity; one man reportedly survived after reciting the Kalima. About 20 male victims’ trousers were found unzipped or pulled down during initial examinations.