Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Maharashtra government has swiftly intervened to facilitate the safe return of stranded tourists. In a well-coordinated effort, four special flights have been arranged to bring tourists back to Mumbai, with a total of 520 individuals safely returning so far.

As per ANI, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde personally visited Kashmir to oversee the operation and ensure the swift repatriation of tourists. His hands-on approach has been crucial in bringing a sense of reassurance to the stranded tourists. "I met many of our stranded tourists—tired, anxious, but resilient. It was heartening to see their spirits lift just by knowing that their government is with them, on the ground. I'm here not just as Deputy CM, but as a fellow Maharashtrian—to stand by them, reassure them, and personally coordinate their safe return home," Shinde remarked, according to ANI.