30 killed in Pahalgam terror attack, a now-pulled-down video of grieving child stirs nation

In a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, West Kashmir, at least 30 tourists lost their lives after terrorists opened fire on a group believed to be sheltering their families. Preliminary reports indicate the attack was targeted, with many victims reportedly from the Hindu community. The death toll is feared to rise, as several injured individuals are currently undergoing treatment in local hospitals.

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The horrific incident has sparked nationwide outrage and deep sorrow, further intensified by a heartbreaking video that had gone viral on social media. In the now-pulled-down clip, a young girl was seen sitting beside her father's lifeless body, weeping inconsolably. When someone offers her chocolates and biscuits to comfort her, the child breaks down, crying, “I don’t want them, I want my father.”

The raw pain and innocence captured in the video have left netizens deeply moved, with thousands expressing their grief and calling for strict action against the perpetrators. The incident is being widely described as a genocide by terrorists, targeting civilians in one of Kashmir’s most visited tourist areas.

Political leaders and citizens alike are demanding justice and heightened security in the region. As the nation mourns the loss of innocent lives, the video of little girl has become a powerful symbol of the human cost of terrorism.