- SRINAGAR, APRIL 29
(IANS) — The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Tuesday that 48
destinations across the Valley have been shut for tourists.
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- The action comes after the horrific attack on tourists in
the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam town in Kashmir. Twenty-five tourists,
including a Nepali national and a local, were killed in the firing by
terrorists, who singled out Hindu men for their religion.
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- The valley has 87 total destinations, out of which 48
have been closed now.
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- Kashmir has witnessed a drop in tourists after the
Pahalgam terror attack. The number of arrivals at Srinagar airport witnessed a
steep decline.
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- 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 View Point,
Astanmarg Paragliding, Mamneth and Mahadev Hills, Buddhist Monastery, Dachigam
- Beyond Trout Farm / Fisheries Farm, Astanpora, especially Qayam Gah resort,
Lachpatri, Hung Park and Naranag.
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- The other destinations have been provided with proper
security. An official said that some of these destinations have been closed
temporarily.
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- The killing of tourists in Pahalgam has resulted in
nationwide outrage, with people across religions and regions unequivocally
condemning the barbaric killings by the terrorists.
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the
terrorists, their backers and handlers would be hunted down and given a
punishment they could not imagine.
