2 Foreigners Among Tourists Killed by Terrorists in J&K’s Pahalgam: Reports
Terror struck the picturesque town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, claiming the lives of 27 tourists, including two foreigners. The attack, carried out by Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba’s offshoot The Resistance Front, has sent shockwaves across the country and the world.
According to reports, the attack took place at Baisaran, a popular tourist destination in Pahalgam, when a group of terrorists ambushed a bus carrying tourists. The terrorists, estimated to be around four to six in number, opened fire on the bus, killing 27 people and injuring several others.
Among the dead were two foreign nationals, an Israeli and an Italian. The exact identities of the victims have not been disclosed, but the news has sent a wave of grief and outrage across the globe.
The attack has been widely condemned by politicians and leaders across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have all issued statements condemning the attack and assuring the nation that those responsible will be brought to justice.
The attack is a stark reminder of the ongoing terror threat in Jammu and Kashmir, which has seen a surge in violence in recent months. The region has been under a security lockdown for several months, with the Indian government claiming that it is necessary to prevent terrorist attacks and maintain law and order.
However, the attack on Tuesday has raised questions about the effectiveness of the security measures in place. Security forces were reportedly present in the area at the time of the attack, but they were unable to prevent the violence.
The attack has also highlighted the continued threat posed by Pakistan-based terrorist groups, which have long been accused of funding and supporting terrorist activities in India. The Lashkar-e-Taiba, which claimed responsibility for the attack, is a known offshoot of the Pakistani terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed.
The attack has sent a wave of panic among tourists in the region, with many cancelling their plans to visit Pahalgam and other popular tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir. The region’s tourism industry, which is a major source of revenue for the state, is expected to take a hit in the wake of the attack.
The Indian government has promised to increase security measures in the region and to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of tourists. However, the attack has also raised questions about the long-term viability of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
As the investigation into the attack continues, the nation is left to mourn the loss of 27 innocent lives and to wonder how such a heinous act of terrorism could have occurred in a region that was once considered a popular tourist destination.
