On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists and a local ponywala, tributes were paid at the Baisaran memorial in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with the victims' families, stating that India will never bow to terrorism. He emphasized that the nation stands united against terror and will not forget the heinous act. Tourists and locals, including Anjali Tripathi from Odisha, visited the memorial to honor the victims, declaring their intention to return to Kashmir as a sign of resilience. Leaders across the political spectrum, including Rahul Gandhi and Omar Abdullah, echoed similar sentiments, vowing to combat forces that spread hatred and fear. The anniversary also marked the remembrance of Operation Sindoor, a military response targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan following the attack.