**In a devastating incident, at least 24 tourists have been reported killed after militants launched an attack in Kashmir, raising alarms and prompting government responses.**
**Tragic Assault on Tourists in Kashmir Claims Lives**
**Tragic Assault on Tourists in Kashmir Claims Lives**
**A gunman attack in Kashmir's Baisaran Valley leaves a grim toll, shocking the nation.**
In a tragic incident on Tuesday, militants unleashed gunfire on a group of tourists in the scenic region of Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people and causing numerous injuries, as reported by local media. This horrifying attack took place in the Baisaran Valley, a favored destination among Indian tourists, and is deemed the deadliest assault on civilians in the area in years, according to Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi swiftly condemned the act, labeling it a "terror attack," and vowed that those responsible for this appalling tragedy would face justice. The violence erupted just miles away from Pahalgam, a town known for its stunning landscapes, with reports indicating that the injured and deceased tourists were removed from the area via horseback and all-terrain vehicles.
Several eyewitnesses, including an injured tourist named Binu Bhai, recounted the chaos, describing scenes of devastation as gunmen fired from concealed positions, leading to numerous casualties. The Kashmir region, which has a long history of separatist violence since its division in 1947 between India and Pakistan, has seen a recent decline in such violence, particularly after the Modi administration revoked Kashmir's special status.
Government efforts to promote domestic tourism to Kashmir as a means of showcasing stability have been apparent, yet this tragic event sheds light on the underlying tensions that still exist within the region, which has been tightly controlled by Indian authorities amidst a heavy security presence that has often curtailed democratic norms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi swiftly condemned the act, labeling it a "terror attack," and vowed that those responsible for this appalling tragedy would face justice. The violence erupted just miles away from Pahalgam, a town known for its stunning landscapes, with reports indicating that the injured and deceased tourists were removed from the area via horseback and all-terrain vehicles.
Several eyewitnesses, including an injured tourist named Binu Bhai, recounted the chaos, describing scenes of devastation as gunmen fired from concealed positions, leading to numerous casualties. The Kashmir region, which has a long history of separatist violence since its division in 1947 between India and Pakistan, has seen a recent decline in such violence, particularly after the Modi administration revoked Kashmir's special status.
Government efforts to promote domestic tourism to Kashmir as a means of showcasing stability have been apparent, yet this tragic event sheds light on the underlying tensions that still exist within the region, which has been tightly controlled by Indian authorities amidst a heavy security presence that has often curtailed democratic norms.
