IN PHOTOS: Security beefed up after terror attack targets tourists in J&K

Updated On: 22 April, 2025 07:45 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Security was beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir after terrorists struck a prime tourist location of Pahalgham on Tuesday, killing multiple people and injuring several others, officials said. Pics/PTI

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Security was beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir after terrorists struck a prime tourist location of Pahalgham on Tuesday, killing multiple people and injuring several others, officials said. Pics/PTI

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the death toll is still being ascertained. "This attack is much larger than anything we`ve seen directed at civilians in recent years," he said on X</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the death toll is still being ascertained. "This attack is much larger than anything we`ve seen directed at civilians in recent years," he said on X

<p>The incident occurred at around 3 PM when terrorists came down from the mountain in Baisaran valley and started firing at the tourists who frequent the place which is often dubbed as `mini Switzerland` because of its long lush green meadows</p>

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The incident occurred at around 3 PM when terrorists came down from the mountain in Baisaran valley and started firing at the tourists who frequent the place which is often dubbed as `mini Switzerland` because of its long lush green meadows

<p>The incident comes when Kashmir is witnessing a surge in tourist arrivals after reeling under militancy for years. Also, the 38-day Amarnath pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on July 3</p>

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The incident comes when Kashmir is witnessing a surge in tourist arrivals after reeling under militancy for years. Also, the 38-day Amarnath pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on July 3

<p>Authorities pressed a chopper into service for the evacuation of the injured persons, the officials said adding some of the injured were brought down from the meadows by local people on their ponies</p>

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Authorities pressed a chopper into service for the evacuation of the injured persons, the officials said adding some of the injured were brought down from the meadows by local people on their ponies

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah following a terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pahalgam and asked him to take all suitable steps to deal with the situation</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah following a terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pahalgam and asked him to take all suitable steps to deal with the situation

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