J&K: Peace and stability, collateral damage of Pahalgham attack, Indo-Pak clash and Red Fort blast

Jammu and Kashmir faced a grim 2025 with terror attacks and an India-Pakistan clash shattering peace hopes. Foreign militants pose a significant threat, while local recruitment is controlled. Economic woes, particularly in tourism and horticulture, persist. Political disillusionment is rife, with promises of statehood unfulfilled and a power struggle evident.