• The Daily Hints
• 27 Apr, 2025

India’s fury is palpable after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22nd, 2025 claimed 26 lives in Kashmir’s serene Baisaran meadow. In a powerful response, the Indian Navy unleashed a barrage of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in the Arabian Sea, signalling unwavering resolve against Pakistan-backed terrorism. As warships roared and missiles soared, India’s message was clear: justice for Pahalgam’s victims is non-negotiable. This article dives into the Navy’s bold display, fuelled by national outrage and amplified by X posts, as India prepares to strike back.

Details & Context
On April 27th, 2025 the Indian Navy conducted multiple anti-ship and anti-surface BrahMos missile firings in the Arabian Sea, showcasing pinpoint accuracy and combat readiness. The tests, involving Kolkata-class destroyers, Nilgiri and Krivak-class frigates were a direct response to the Pahalgam attack, attributed to The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taiba, per The Economic Times. The attack, one of the deadliest since Pulwama 2019 killed 25 Indians and one Nepali, sparking nationwide outrage.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address, vowed “Harshest Punishment” for the perpetrators, promising to hunt them down. India escalated diplomatically, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari-Wagah border and expelling Pakistani nationals. The Navy’s visuals, shared on X by @indiannavy, captured BrahMos missiles slicing through the air, reinforcing India’s multi-domain strength. INS Surat, a Visakhapatnam-class destroyer commissioned in January 2025, led the drills, equipped with 75% indigenous tech, including BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles.

The BrahMos, a joint India-Russia venture, travels at 2.8 Mach making it a lethal strike weapon. Its recent tests follow a Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) firing by INS Surat on April 24th, 2025 amid Pakistan’s own missile test announcements, heightening tensions. On X, @aprajitanefes noted the BrahMos’s sea-skimming tactic to evade radar, signalling India’s strategic intent. Meanwhile, India’s Army intensified anti-terror operations in Kashmir, with the NIA probing the attack and security forces conducting combing operations.

Quotes

·      Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat declared: “Every Indian’s blood is boiling after Pahalgam. The terrorists will face punishment they never imagined.”

·      A Navy spokesperson tweeted via @indiannavy: “Indian Navy stands combat-ready, credible and future-ready to safeguard maritime interests—Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow.”

·      Kashmir resident Ayesha Mir told ANI: “Pahalgam was our paradise. Now it’s a graveyard. We want justice and India’s strength gives us hope.”

Additional Information
The Pahalgam attack targeted tourists in Baisaran meadow a popular destination, shattering Kashmir’s fragile peace. Intelligence agencies listed 14 suspected TRF commanders, mostly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, linked to Hizbul, Jaish and Lashkar per India Today. Security forces launched a massive search in Pahalgam’s forests, with CRPF and Jammu & Kashmir Police on high alert. X posts from @beatsinbrief captured public sentiment, stating, “Indian Navy looks very angry. Pakistan messed with the wrong people this time.”

India’s military response extends beyond the Navy. In Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, the Army conducted drills with tanks, Para-SF commandos, and armoured vehicles, practicing area domination tactics. The BrahMos, deployed across India’s Navy, Army and Air Force is a cornerstone of its tactical triad, with recent tests in 2024 and 2025 enhancing its range to 450 km. The Philippines received BrahMos batteries in April 2025, boosting India’s defence exports.

Global reactions vary. The US condemned the attack, with President Trump calling it “a bad one,” per The Times of India. Pakistan’s no-fly zone over the Arabian Sea and missile test plans raised concerns, per India Today. On TikTok, #PahalgamAttack trended with 1.5 million views, amplifying calls for justice among Indian youth.

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Impact Analysis
The Pahalgam attack has profound implications. Humanly, 26 lives lost and 17 injured have scarred Kashmir, with tourism a key economic driver, facing a potential collapse per The Economic Times. Politically, India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and border closure signal a hardened stance, risking further escalation with Pakistan which retaliated by suspending bilateral agreements. Militarily, the BrahMos tests demonstrate India’s readiness, deterring adversaries while boosting national morale.

Economically, Kashmir’s tourism sector, contributing 7% to J&K’s GDP, faces setbacks with cancellations spiking post-attack. The Navy’s drills, costing millions, underscore India’s defence spending, projected at $80 billion in 2025 per Business Standard. Socially, the attack has unified Indians, with #BharatStandsStrong trending on X, per @ARK_Bharatiya7. Globally, India’s actions draw scrutiny, with the UN urging restraint, per Reuters. The crisis’s visibility on X, with @Nihal_kumar0045’s BrahMos video garnering 2M views, keeps it in focus.

The Pahalgam attack has ignited India’s resolve with the Navy’s BrahMos missile tests in the Arabian Sea sending a thunderous message of retribution. As tanks roll in Rajasthan and commandos scour Kashmir’s forests, India stands united, demanding justice for 26 lost souls. The BrahMos’s roar reflects a nation unbowed ready to defend its sovereignty against terror. Social media amplifies this defiance, urging the world to witness India’s strength. The path ahead is tense but India’s spirit is unbreakable.

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