- Representational image. Source: PTI
Terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon. One tourist died in the attack.
According to media reports, the terrorists asked the tourist for his name and then shot him in the head and fled while firing.
According to officials, the incident took place in Baisaran Valley, in which 8 people are injured. Some of them are locals as well. However, according to news agency PTI, the number of injured is 12.
Security forces have cordoned off the area. The area is being monitored through helicopters. The injured are being treated in the hospital.
News agency ANI has reported that PM Modi has spoken to Home Minister Amit Shah over phone from Saudi Arabia regarding the incident. He has asked Shah to visit the spot.
After talking to the PM, Shah has called an emergency meeting in Delhi. Shah had visited Jammu and Kashmir from 6 to 8 April.
Here, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi and inquired about the situation.
Names of the injured
1. Vino Bhatt, Gujarat
2. S Balachandru, Maharashtra
3. Abhijavan Rao, Karnataka
4. Santru, Tamil Nadu
5. Sahasi Kumari, Odisha
6. Dr. Parmeshwar
7. Manik Patil
8. Rino Pandey
Last year, a Rajasthan couple was fired upon18 May 2024:
There were two terrorist attacks at night. The first incident was at an open tourist camp near Pahalgam in Anantnag. Here the terrorists shot a tourist couple from Jaipur (Rajasthan). After some time, at around 10.30 pm in Hirpora, Shopian, the terrorists shot local BJP leader Aijaz Ahmed Sheikh. Aijaz Ahmed was taken to the hospital and he died.
Both the attacks in Jammu and Kashmir took place when the Lok Sabha elections were being held here for the first time after the removal of Article 370.
Pahalgam route is important for Amarnath Yatra
Amarnath Yatra is to start from 3rd July and will continue till 9th August. Pahalgam route is important for the Yatra. It takes 3 days to reach the cave from this route, but this route is easy. There is no steep climb in the Yatra. The first stop from Pahalgam is Chandanwadi. It is 16 km away from the base camp.
The climb starts from here.After climbing for three kms, the yatra reaches Pissu Top. From here, the yatra reaches Sheshnag by evening on foot. This journey is about 9 kms. The next day, the yatras go to Panchtarni from Sheshnag. This is about 14 kms from Sheshnag. The cave is only 6 kms from Panchtarni.
Who said what on Pahalgam attack…
● Amit Shah,
Home Minister I am saddened by the terrorist attack on tourists. Those involved in the attack will not be spared. We will give severe punishment to the culprits. I have informed the Prime Minister about the incident. Had a video conferencing meeting with officials. Will leave for Srinagar soon to review security with all agencies.
● Rajnath Singh,
Defence Minister I am deeply saddened by the news of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This attack on innocent civilians is cowardly and reprehensible. My condolences and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families.
●Manoj Sinha,
Lieutenant Governor I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam. I assure the people that those behind this heinous attack will not be spared. Have spoken to DGP and security officials. Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police teams have reached the area and are conducting search operations.
● Omar Abdullah,
Chief Minister I am shocked and stunned by this attack. Attacking tourists is wrong. The perpetrators of this attack are savage, inhuman. I express my condolences to the families of the deceased. I am going back to Srinagar immediately.
● Mehbooba Mufti,
former Chief Minister This incident is extremely worrying. Kashmir has always welcomed tourists warmly. An investigation into the security lapse is necessary. Ensuring the safety of tourists is of utmost importance. Steps must be taken to prevent future attacks. Our condolences are with the victims and their families.
●Rahul Gandhi,
Congress The news of tourists being killed and many people being injured in the cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely condemnable and heartbreaking. The whole country is united against terrorism.
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Instead of making hollow claims of the situation being normal in Jammu and Kashmir, the government should take accountability and take concrete steps so that such barbaric incidents do not happen in future.