SRINAGAR — Several tourists were injured in a suspected militant attack in Pahalgam area of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.
“My husband was shot in the head while seven others were also injured in the attack,” a woman survivor told PTI over phone.
The woman did not identify herself but pleaded for help in evacuating the injured to hospital.
A little earlier, security forces rushed to Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam tourist town after shots were heard, a senior police official said here.
PDP chief and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation into the potential security lapses that caused it.
“I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, which tragically killed five and injured several. Such violence is unacceptable and must be denounced. Historically, Kashmir has welcomed tourists warmly, making this rare incident deeply concerning. A thorough investigation is needed to bring the perpetrators to justice and examine potential security lapses,” she wrote in a post on X.
I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, which tragically killed five and injured several as being reported for now . Such violence is unacceptable and must be denounced.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) April 22, 2025
Historically, Kashmir has welcomed tourists warmly, making this rare incident deeply…
“Ensuring visitor safety is paramount, and steps must be taken to prevent future attacks. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families,” she added.
Pahalgam MLA Altaf Kaloo also condemned the attack and called for swift action by the government to evacuate the injured.
“Saddened to hear about the terrorist attack on tourists at Baisaran, Pahalgam. Praying for the victims. Urging @OfficeOfLGJandK, HCM @OmarAbdullah & @JmuKmrPolice to take swift action for evacuation and ensure the injured receive immediate medical assistance. Lives must be saved,” he wrote on X. — With inputs from PTI
