Surgical strikes for Uri, airstrike for Pulwama, what strike for Pahalgam: Nation speculates!

Following the brutal terror attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of over 26 Indian tourists, public outrage and calls for retaliation are mounting. The nation remembers previous decisive military responses—the surgical strikes after the 2016 Uri army camp attack, and the Balakot airstrike in retaliation to the Pulwama attack in 2019. Now, attention has turned to what India’s response will be to the latest assault.

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Photos of the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack have already been released, and intelligence reports have identified the organization involved, reportedly based in Pakistan. With public anger simmering, demands for a firm response are echoing across the country. Many citizens believe this is the right moment to strike back and cripple the operational capabilities of the terror groups involved.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has convened high-level security meetings, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the attack site in Pahalgam to assess the situation firsthand. Sources suggest that military and strategic preparations may already be underway, with speculation rising that a retaliatory strike could occur within the next 10 to 15 days.

As the country mourns the innocent lives lost, it also waits—anxious and resolute—for what it hopes will be a strong and swift act of retribution.