India downgrades ties with Pakistan after Kashmir attack kills 26 tourists, injures 17
The attack occurred in Pahalgam, a popular destination in the scenic, mountainous region where mass tourism has resurged as Islamist terrorist violence has eased in recent years.
Indian police officers stand guard at a check point following a suspected militant attack, near Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, April 22, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)ByREUTERSUpdated: