Indian security forces have intensified counter-terror operations across Jammu & Kashmir in the wake of the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. In a series of recent encounters, 21 militants linked to Pakistan-based groups were killed, and multiple local facilitators were arrested. Officials say forensic and biometric evidence directly ties the suspects to the deadly tourist-area shooting, marking one of the most significant security crackdowns in the region this year.