Unmasking the Web: The Pahalgam Attack and Its Regional Implications
The UN Security Council report links the Pahalgam terror attack to The Resistance Front (TRF) with alleged support from Lashkar-e-Tayyiba. The attack killed 26 civilians, prompting international scrutiny and retaliatory measures. Regional tensions are exploited by terror groups, highlighting the fragile state of South Asian geopolitics.

The UN Security Council's sanctions monitoring team has implicated The Resistance Front (TRF) in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, claiming support from Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT). The attack resulted in 26 civilian deaths at a tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir, exacerbating regional tensions.
The report indicates that the TRF initially claimed responsibility and retraced it later, arousing suspicions of ties with LeT. Differences among member states about LeT's involvement created debate, especially when Pakistan attempted to exclude TRF mentions in official communications.
This incident underscores the tenuous situation in South Asia, as terror groups may leverage regional discord. The U.S. has now classified TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation amid international calls for accountability. India's 'Operation Sindoor' is a direct response to the Pahalgam attack, targeting terror networks across the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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