2016 Pampore stand-off
2016 Pampore stand-off
The 2016 Pampore stand-off was a significant terrorist incident that occurred in the town of Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir, India, from June 25 to June 27, 2016. This event unfolded when two armed militants from the Lashkar-e-Taiba infiltrated the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), taking hostages and engaging in a prolonged gunfight with Indian security forces. The standoff lasted nearly 48 hours, leading to heightened tensions in the region. Security operations were carried out by the National Security Guard (NSG) and Jammu and Kashmir Police, culminating in the neutralization of the militants. The incident raised concerns over terrorism and security in Kashmir, underscoring the region's ongoing struggles with insurgency and militancy.