China’s Footprint Is Clear in Kashmir Crisis, Analysts Say

A Chinese-made satellite phone was detected at the site of the deadly terror attack that killed 26 tourists on April 22.

Protesters demonstrate against the killing of tourists by terrorists near Pahalgam in Indian-controlled Kashmir, in Kolkata, India, on April 24, 2025. Bikas Das/AP

News Analysis

After terrorists killed 26 tourists in a sunny meadow in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, India’s investigating agencies blamed Pakistan for supporting the group behind the attack, and responded on May 7 with air strikes on Pakistan.