Canada’s Silence on Pahalgam Terror Attack Stands Out Amid Global Condemnation
On April 22, 2025, a horrific terrorist attack in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed 28 lives, mostly tourists enjoying the serene beauty of a place dubbed “Mini Switzerland.” The world has responded with swift condemnation, from nations like the United States, Russia, and Israel to unexpected voices like the Taliban and Iran. Even India’s geopolitical rivals, including Turkey, China, and Pakistan, have denounced the massacre. Yet, Canada, a G7 nation known for its vocal stance on human rights, has issued no official statement, raising eyebrows and sparking debate about its diplomatic priorities.
Kashmir’s Fragile Peace Shattered by Brutal Attack on Civilians in Pahalgam
On April 22, 2025, the serene Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir turned into a scene of horror as militants opened fire on tourists enjoying a peaceful outing. The attack claimed 26 lives, mostly civilians, and injured over a dozen others, marking one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai shootings. For years, India’s government had claimed its stringent measures had tamed the militancy plaguing Kashmir, but this tragedy exposed the fragility of that narrative, reigniting fears of unrest in the volatile region.