IN PHOTOS: Omar Abdullah visits Kashmir`s tourist destinations to dispel fears

Updated On: 29 May, 2025 10:28 AM IST | Tarun Verma

In a move to restore normalcy in the region, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday held a meeting with administrative officials in Gulmarg, a popular tourist destination in the territory. Furthermore, CM Omar Abdullah also went to several tourist spots in the valley to dispel fear among tourists and attract more tourism back in Jammu and Kashmir. (Pics/PTI)

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<p>On Wednesday, Abdullah took his council of ministers and the whole administrative setup to a picturesque resort in north Kashmir`s Baramulla district for a meeting aimed at negating the perception of fear in the Valley</p>

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On Wednesday, Abdullah took his council of ministers and the whole administrative setup to a picturesque resort in north Kashmir`s Baramulla district for a meeting aimed at negating the perception of fear in the Valley

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Sharing images of the meeting, Chief Minister Abdullah captioned, "Continuing our effort to take governance to key tourist destinations

<p>The chief minister`s visits have infused new hope among stakeholders and increased the chances of a turnaround after the tourist season this year was washed out due to the terror attack</p>

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The chief minister`s visits have infused new hope among stakeholders and increased the chances of a turnaround after the tourist season this year was washed out due to the terror attack

<p>After chairing the meeting, CM Omar Abdullah was at the Gulmarg Club nestled in the meadows and surrounded by mighty pine trees and sparsely snow-clad mountains</p>

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After chairing the meeting, CM Omar Abdullah was at the Gulmarg Club nestled in the meadows and surrounded by mighty pine trees and sparsely snow-clad mountains

<p>At Kongdori, a group of tourists from Gujarat and Mumbai requested the chief minister`s security detail for a meeting with Abdullah. The chief minister promptly acknowledged the request. He met the tourists with warm handshakes and smiles and gave them feedback about their Kashmir visit</p>

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At Kongdori, a group of tourists from Gujarat and Mumbai requested the chief minister`s security detail for a meeting with Abdullah. The chief minister promptly acknowledged the request. He met the tourists with warm handshakes and smiles and gave them feedback about their Kashmir visit

<p>CM Omar Abdullah also stated that "the Pahalgam terror attack has not stalled conversation around the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir." He further rode a bicycle to make sure that Kashmir was safe for tourists</p>

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CM Omar Abdullah also stated that "the Pahalgam terror attack has not stalled conversation around the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir." He further rode a bicycle to make sure that Kashmir was safe for tourists

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