<h1>Terrorists Target Tourist Bus in Pahalgam, Killing 26 Civilians in Coordinated Assault Designed to Spread Fear and Disrupt Regional Stability</h1> Intelligence agencies warned of potential tourist targeting near Srinagar before a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Security forces conducted extensive searches but found no breakthrough. The attack killed 26 tourists, reportedly involving local and foreign terrorists. Officials suggest the incident aimed to create fear and potentially provoke retribution. The attack occurred amid heightened tensions related to a new railway project and raised concerns about evolving terrorism tactics in the region.