Bearing the Burden: A Timeline of Terror Against India After Kargil

As you already know, the current situation in the country is tense. The air is heavy, emotions are high, and national security is under constant threat. But in the midst of these updates, there’s a hard truth that must be revisited—how many major terrorist attacks has this rogue neighbour launched against us after the Kargil War? Let us now revisit those dark chapters.

Red Fort Attack – December 2000
One year after the Kargil War, terrorists struck the historic Red Fort in Delhi. Three intruders entered the complex and opened fire, killing two Indian Army jawans and a civilian. Investigations linked the attack to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The main accused, Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq, was a Pakistani national who was later captured and sentenced to death. The weapons, satellite phone, and call records recovered were directly connected to handlers across the border.

Parliament Attack – 13 December 2001
On December 13, 2001, India’s Parliament—symbol of the world’s largest democracy—came under siege. Five heavily armed terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba attempted to storm the complex while MPs were inside. The encounter left 14 dead, including all attackers. Call records, interrogation reports, and seized documents pointed to a plot hatched in Pakistan. India submitted a comprehensive dossier of evidence to Islamabad.

Akshardham Temple Attack – 24 September 2002
Two terrorists stormed the Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, killing 33 people and injuring more than 80. The attack targeted a sacred Hindu site, clearly intended to provoke communal unrest. Both attackers were Pakistani nationals linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Weapons and documents recovered confirmed the cross-border link, later acknowledged by the Supreme Court of India.

Delhi Serial Blasts – 29 October 2005
On the eve of Diwali and Eid, three synchronized blasts struck crowded markets in Delhi—Sarojini Nagar, Paharganj, and Govindpuri—killing 62 and injuring over 200. The attacks were traced to LeT-supported sleeper modules. Forensic evidence revealed the use of RDX traced to Pakistan, and financial transactions were linked to hawala networks originating from across the border.

Mumbai Train Bombings – 11 July 2006
Seven blasts exploded within 11 minutes on Mumbai’s suburban trains, killing 209 and injuring over 700. Lashkar-e-Taiba and SIMI were found responsible. Captured operatives admitted to training in Pakistan. Recovered SIM cards, weapons, and funding trails were all traced back to Karachi.

Jaipur Blasts – 13 May 2008
Nine serial blasts in Jaipur killed 63 people and injured over 150. Though Indian Mujahideen claimed responsibility, investigations revealed that the outfit had strong ideological and logistical ties with Lashkar-e-Taiba. Email servers used to claim the attack were traced to Pakistan.

Delhi Blasts – September 2008
Five coordinated blasts shook Delhi, killing 30 and injuring nearly 100. Indian Mujahideen again claimed responsibility, but several operatives were found to have been trained in Pakistan and linked to handlers in Karachi and Bhatkal. Technical analysis of emails, funding, and phones confirmed the Pakistan connection.

26/11 Mumbai Attacks – 26 to 29 November 2008
Ten LeT terrorists sailed from Karachi and unleashed 72 hours of terror across Mumbai, killing 166 and injuring over 300. Iconic sites like the Taj Hotel, CST Station, and Nariman House were targeted. Ajmal Kasab, the only surviving attacker, confessed to being trained in Pakistan. GPS data, satellite intercepts, and voice recordings traced the operation back to a control room in Karachi. The FBI and British intelligence confirmed Indian findings.

Pathankot Airbase Attack – 2 January 2016
Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists infiltrated the Pathankot Airbase in Punjab and killed seven security personnel over a four-day gun battle. A phone call made by one attacker to his mother in Pakistan was intercepted by Indian agencies. Pakistani SIMs and GPS devices preloaded with cross-border coordinates proved their origin. Masood Azhar’s name appeared in investigation reports.

Uri Army Base Attack – 18 September 2016
Four JeM terrorists attacked the Indian Army base in Uri, killing 19 soldiers in a pre-dawn ambush. Pakistani weapons, food packets, and GPS systems confirmed the attack was launched from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In response, India carried out surgical strikes across the LoC, targeting terrorist launchpads.

Pulwama Suicide Attack – 14 February 2019
A suicide bomber from Jaish-e-Mohammed rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a CRPF convoy in Pulwama, killing 40 jawans. The group released a video of the bomber, Adil Ahmad Dar. Investigations traced explosive materials and communication links to Pakistan-based handlers. India responded with an airstrike on Jaish camps in Balakot.

Pahalgam Attack – April 2025
In April 2025, terrorists attacked a security patrol in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, injuring multiple personnel. Early investigations linked the attackers to Jaish-e-Mohammed. Mobile phones, encrypted communication, and Pakistani-marked weapons were recovered. IP traces and drone surveillance confirmed cross-border infiltration. India’s Ministry of External Affairs publicly condemned Pakistan’s continued sponsorship of terrorism.

Now the question is…
How long must we keep bearing the burden? How long will India keep presenting evidence while Pakistan continues to deny everything?
The time has come for the people of India to remember the facts, the history, and the sacrifices of this nation.
Let the path of peace remain strong—but never at the cost of our self-respect.