Days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Jamu and Kashmir governments took major action, with 48 of the 87 tourist destinations closed by the valley
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said terrorists, supporters and dealers will be hunted and punished as they can’t imagine.
Jamu and Kashmir governments said on Tuesday that 48 destinations throughout the valley have been closed. After a terrorist attack by tourists in Baisaran Meadow near Pahalgam town of Kashmir. 25 tourists, including Nepal nationals and localities, were killed by terrorists, who regarded religion as the picky Hindu men. There are 87 destinations in the valley, of which 48 are currently closed. Kashmir witnessed a decline in tourists following the Pahargam terrorist attack. Arrivals at Srinagar Airport dropped sharply.
The destinations which have been closed are, Yousmarg, Tousmaidan, Doodpathri, Aharbal, Kousarnag, Bangus, Kariwan Diver Chandigam, Bangus Valley, Wular/Watlab, Rampora and Rajpora, Chearhar, Mundij-Hamam-Markoot Waterfall, Khampoo, Bosnia, Vijitop, Sun Temple, Verinag Garden, Sinthan Top, Margantop, Akad Park, Habba Khatoon Point, Babareshi, Ringawali, Gogaldara, Baderkote, Shrunz Waterfall, Kamanpost, Namblan Waterfall, Eco Park Khadniyar, Sangarwani, Jamia Masjid, Badamwari, Rajori Kadal, Aali Kadal, Padshapal resorts, Faqir Gujri, Dara, Astanmarg Points of View, Astanmarg Paragliding, Mamneth and Mahadev Hills, Buddhist monastery, Dachigam – Trout farms/fishing farms beyond Astanpora, especially QAYAM GAH RESORT, especially Qayam Gah Resort, Lachpatri, Hung Park and Naranag.
Other destinations have provided appropriate security. Some of these destinations have been temporarily closed, an official said.
The killing of tourists in Pahalgam has caused national anger, with people from all regions of religion and regions expressly condemning the savage killing of terrorists.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said terrorists, supporters and dealers will be hunted and punished as they can’t imagine.
Security forces have removed 10 active terrorists, including Adil Hussain Thoker and Asif’s Asif, two terrorists reportedly contributed to the Pahargam terrorist attacks.
Jamu and Kashmir Parliament passed a unanimous resolution on Monday condemning the Pahargam terrorist attack.
The resolution describes the attack as outrageous, barbaric, inhuman and cowardly acts. It points out that this act of terror directly attacks the Kashmiris spirit, the values of the constitution and the spirit of solidarity, peace and harmony. The conference expressed solidarity with the victims of the recent terrorist attack and expressed condolences to the family.
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