# BRICS response to Pahalgam terror attack

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brics-response-to-pahalgam-terror-attack
> Updated: 2026-09-12T16:04:29.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Following the terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 domestic tourists, the BRICS bloc issued a formal condemnation via the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ at the 18th BRICS Summit. Member states called for a ‘zero tolerance’ policy toward terrorism, emphasizing the need to disrupt terror-financing networks, dismantle safe havens, and prevent the cross-border movement of terrorists.

India utilized the BRICS platform to raise the issue, asserting that cross-border terrorism will not be tolerated and calling for global solidarity. The declaration specified that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, or ethnic group, and demanded that perpetrators and sponsors be held accountable under international law. The bloc also advocated for the ‘expeditious adoption’ of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism within the United Nations framework.

While Indian leaders and some victims' families hailed the inclusion of the Pahalgam attack in the declaration as a major diplomatic success for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the response remained mixed. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the condemnation but criticized the bloc for what she perceived as ‘selective condemnation,’ arguing that the bloc should have also addressed conflicts in Gaza and strikes on Iran to avoid ‘double standards in international justice.’ Additionally, some Congress leaders questioned the declaration's omission of regional issues, such as the Galwan clash and Arunachal Pradesh.

## Claims

- BRICS leaders strongly condemned the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack killed 26 people and injured several others. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The BRICS grouping called for zero tolerance towards terrorism and rejected double standards in counter-terrorism efforts. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The bloc called for preventing the cross-border movement of terrorists, disrupting terror financing, and dismantling safe havens. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticized the BRICS bloc for its silence regarding the conflict in Gaza and US-Israeli strikes on Iran. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The family of a Pahalgam attack victim welcomed the BRICS declaration, stating it brought a sense of satisfaction. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The bloc urged the expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism within the UN framework. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The National Investigation Agency has filed two charge sheets in the Pahalgam attack case, including one against Hafiz Saeed. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: India raises terrorism issue at BRICS summit, says Ram Kadam

BJP legislator Ram Kadam stated that India raised the issue of terrorism at the BRICS summit, asserting that cross-border terrorism will not be tolerated and calling for global unity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-raises-terrorism-issue-at-brics-summit-says-ram-kadam

### 2026-09-12: BRICS leaders condemn Pahalgam terror attack in New Delhi Declaration

BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, strongly condemning the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and calling for zero tolerance toward cross-border terrorism and terror financing.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brics-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack-and-calls-for-zero-tolerance

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