The attack comes after years of relative peace, punctuated only by relatively minor violence, something that the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attributed to improved security in Kashmir ever since the revocation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution in 2019, which gave the then-state of Jammu and Kashmir additional autonomy.

The aftermath of the Pahalgam attack sees heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. India aims to prevent any water from flowing to Pakistan, briefs global envoys on the incident, and manages internal security concerns by evacuating tourists and addressing social media posts.