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In a tragic incident on Tuesday, some gunmen in Jammu and Kashmir, India, opened fire on a group of tourists, resulting in the loss of at least five lives and leaving several others injured. This appalling act of violence has deeply saddened a senior leader in the Himalayan region, expressing profound sorrow.
Mehbooba Mufti, the President of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party and former Chief Minister, condemned the cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, emphasizing that the loss of innocent lives and injuries have deeply affected everyone. Responsibility for this attack has not been claimed by any group yet.
The region has been embroiled in armed conflict since 1989, with some groups seeking independence or alignment with Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Ravinder Raina, denounced the terrorist attack, highlighting the heinous nature of targeting innocent tourists who visit Kashmir to admire its natural beauty. Some injured tourists have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Official data shows that around 3.5 million tourists visited Kashmir in 2024, with the majority being domestic tourists. In 2023, India organized the G-20 tourism summit in Srinagar with tight security arrangements to send a message of improved conditions in the region.
Since the Indian government revoked Kashmir’s limited autonomy and imposed direct rule in 2019, there has been a decrease in violent activities. Currently, approximately five lakh Indian security personnel are stationed permanently in the Kashmir region. India often accuses Pakistan of being involved in such incidents, while Pakistan denies these allegations and asserts its support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
**Opinion from Ramesh Khatri of Kansai Nepal News**: Ramesh Khatri, representing Kansai Nepal News, expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in Kashmir. He emphasizes the need for all parties involved to prioritize peace and dialogue to prevent further loss of innocent lives in the region.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: April 23, 2025 12:01 am
