Archive · 13 Dec 2025
India's Long History of Terror Attacks
India has faced many terror attacks since its independence in 1947.
These attacks started with tribal militias supported by Pakistan and have grown more sophisticated over time.
Major events include the 1947 tribal invasion of Jammu & Kashmir, the 1999 Kargil War, the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, and the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
India has responded with various security measures, including surgical strikes.
The attacks have targeted both security forces and civilians, challenging India's internal security and sovereignty.
The most recent attack mentioned is the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, showing that the threat continues.
India has endured a long history of terror attacks since 1947, starting with tribal militias supported by Pakistan.
Major attacks include the 1947 tribal invasion of Jammu & Kashmir, the 1999 Kargil War, and the 2001 Indian Parliament attack.
Terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba have been involved in significant attacks.
India's responses have evolved from reactive security measures to assertive actions like surgical strikes.
Recent attacks include the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing and the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
- Who
- India and various terrorist groups supported by Pakistan
- What
- A series of terror attacks and conflicts
- When
- From 1947 to 2025
- Where
- Across India, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir and major cities
- Why
- Proxy warfare and organized terrorism supported by Pakistan
- Initial Attack
- 1947–1948 – Tribal Invasion
- First War
- 1947–1948 – First India–Pakistan war
- Operation Gibraltar
- 1965 – Pakistani troops infiltrate Jammu & Kashmir
- Kargil War
- 1999 – Pakistani troops infiltrate Indian territory
- Indian Parliament Attack
- 2001 – Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists storm Parliament complex
- Mumbai Terror Attacks
- 2008 – Lashkar-e-Taiba gunmen kill 166 people
- Pulwama Suicide Bombing
- 2019 – Jaish-e-Mohammed attack kills 40 CRPF personnel
- Pahalgam Terror Attack
- 2025 – Recent terror attack at tourist destination