Major Terrorist Attacks in Kashmir Since 2000

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Apr 23, 2025

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On April 22, 2025, terrorists opened fire at Baisaran, Pahalgam, killing 26, mostly tourists. It was the deadliest attack since Pulwama in 2019.

Chattisinghpora Massacre – March 21, 2000

Terrorists killed 36 Sikhs in Anantnag district. The brutal massacre shocked the nation and intensified security operations.

Amarnath Yatra Attack – August 2000

32 killed, including 24 Amarnath pilgrims, at Nunwan base camp in a devastating attack on religious pilgrims.

Sheshnag Camp Attack – July 2001

13 Amarnath yatris were killed when terrorists struck the Sheshnag base camp in Anantnag again.

J&K Assembly Complex Attack – October 1, 2001

A suicide attack killed 36 people at the State Legislature Complex in Srinagar, shaking the seat of governance.

Chandanwari Yatra Attack – 2002

11 pilgrims were killed at the Chandanwari base camp, another blow to Amarnath Yatra security.

Lower Munda Blast – November 23, 2002

An IED explosion on the Jammu-Srinagar highway killed 19, including security personnel, women, and children.

Nandimarg Massacre – March 23, 2003

24 Kashmiri Pandits were murdered in cold blood in Pulwama, including women and children.

Pulwama Market Blast – June 13, 2005

16 killed including civilians and CRPF officials, over 100 injured in a car bomb attack in a crowded marketplace in Pulwama.

Uri Army Base Attack – September 18, 2016

Four JeM terrorists killed 19 Indian soldiers and injured 30, triggering surgical strikes by India.

Amarnath Yatra Bus Attack – July 10, 2017

8 pilgrims died in a terror attack on a bus in Kulgam, despite being escorted by security forces.

Pulwama Suicide Bombing – February 14, 2019

A Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber killed 40 CRPF personnel in Lethapora, Pulwama. India responded with Balakot airstrikes.

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