Five Injured, Including Tourists, in Pahalgam Terror Attack
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Synopsis
A terrorist attack in Pahalgam resulted in injuries to five people, including three tourists. The incident occurred in the Baisran area, sparking concern during the ongoing tourist season in Kashmir Valley. The local authorities and security forces are actively addressing the situation.
Key Takeaways
- Five injured, including three tourists.
- Terrorist attack occurred in Baisran area of Pahalgam.
- Attack marks the first targeting of tourists in 2025.
- Anticipation of two crore tourists visiting J&K this year.
- Registration for Amarnath Yatra is ongoing.
Srinagar, April 22 (NationPress) Five individuals, which include three tourists, sustained injuries during a terrorist incident in the Pahalgam hill station of J&K on Tuesday, according to official sources.
The attackers opened fire at a gathering of tourists and locals in the Baisran area of Pahalgam, situated in the Anantnag district, as per the information provided.
Reportedly, the injured parties, comprising three tourists and two locals, have been transported to a nearby hospital. Security forces have promptly arrived at the scene.
More information is pending.
This marks the first act of terrorism targeting tourists in the Kashmir Valley in 2025, amidst a thriving tourist season currently unfolding in the region.
All accommodations in Srinagar, as well as tourist spots like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg, are fully booked.
An unprecedented influx of tourists is anticipated in J&K this year, with official estimates projecting approximately two crore visitors to the Union Territory.
The attack on Tuesday coincides with the ongoing registration for this year’s Amarnath Yatra, which is set to begin on July 3 and conclude on August 9, aligning with the festivals of Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan.
During a recent trip to J&K, Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a high-level security meeting, during which he mandated a comprehensive approach to eliminate terrorism, particularly focusing on the Jammu division. He also emphasized a zero-tolerance policy against infiltration.
The meeting was attended by the Union Home Secretary, the IB Director, the Army chief, the GoCs of all corps in J&K, heads of paramilitary forces, the J&K DGP, and intelligence officials.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has been stressing the need to address the entire ecosystem of terrorism, including the terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs), and sympathizers, to thoroughly eradicate terrorism from J&K.
