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The Pahalgam Conflict Represents A Localized Military Engagement That Unfolded In The Higher Reaches Of The Anantnag District, Jammu And Kashmir, During A Period Of Heightened Tensions Between Regional Militant Groups And Indian Security Forces. Taking Place In The Early 21st Century, This Confrontation Was Emblematic Of The Broader Insurgency Dynamics In The Kashmir Valley. Pahalgam, Traditionally A Hub For Tourism And Pilgrimage, Unexpectedly Became A Strategic Flashpoint Due To Its Terrain And Proximity To Key Infiltration Routes Across The Line Of Control (LoC). The Conflict Saw Limited But Intense Firefights, Counter-insurgency Operations, And Strategic Deployment Of Mountain Warfare Units. While Not A Large-scale War, The Pahalgam Conflict Underscored The Delicate Balance Of Maintaining Security In Tourist-heavy Yet Geopolitically Sensitive Regions. This Abstract Evaluates The Causes, Course, And Implications Of The Conflict While Emphasizing The So-called "Pahalgam War" Is More Metaphorical Than Literal—representing The Silent Battles Faced By Local Residents, Including Restricted Movement, Disrupted Livelihoods, And Psychological Stress From Living In A Militarized Zone. In Addition To This, The Area Has Also Experienced Sporadic Encounters Between Insurgents And Security Personnel, Which Have Impacted The Region’s Tourism-dependent Economy And Altered Its Social Fabric. Despite These Challenges, Pahalgam Remains A Symbol Of Resilience, Where Nature’s Serenity Coexists With Human Endurance, And Where The Hopes For Lasting Peace Remain As Enduring As The Surrounding Himalayan Peaks.

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15-7-2025

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Vol. 25 No. 7 (2025)

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