New Delhi: The European Union and its 27 member states reaffirmed their unwavering support for India on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, marking the first anniversary of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. In a formal statement released on X, the EU diplomatic mission in India paid tribute to the 26 innocent lives lost on this day in 2025, when terrorists struck the scenic tourist town in Jammu and Kashmir. The EU reiterated its outright condemnation of terrorism in all forms, emphasizing that such acts of violence can never be justified and expressing deep solidarity with the grieving families and the Indian government.
The attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, involved assailants entering a village in Pahalgam and killing civilians after reportedly questioning them about their religious identity. The tragedy turned the picturesque location into a site of national mourning and triggered a significant shift in India’s security and diplomatic strategy. Within weeks of the incident, the Indian armed forces launched “Operation Sindoor” on May 7, 2025, striking terror bases across the border. According to official records, the operation successfully destroyed nine major launchpads belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen, resulting in the elimination of over 100 terrorists.
The military retaliation led to a brief but intense four-day conflict characterized by drone attacks and cross-border shelling. Following heavy damage to its radar installations in Lahore and Gujranwala, Pakistan’s DGMO initiated contact with India, leading to a ceasefire on May 10, 2025. Complementing the military response, India also executed “Operation Mahadev” to track and eliminate the specific perpetrators of the Pahalgam massacre. Beyond the battlefield, the Indian government took unprecedented non-military steps, including the termination of the Indus Waters Treaty and the complete suspension of bilateral trade with Pakistan, marking a definitive stance against state-sponsored terror.
