Police sources have said that the attack began sometime between noon and 2:30 PM. Eyewitnesses informed security forces that two to three men, dressed in military-style uniforms, suddenly stormed the area and opened fire indiscriminately on touristsread moreA group of tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam were attacked by terrorists on tourists, leaving one person dead and injuring five others.Sources have told News18 that two of the five injured are in critical condition while security forces try to reach the spot of the attack, but the difficult terrain of the region is causing a delay.An offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack. Among those targeted in the attack were women and elderly individuals. A middle-aged male tourist told News18 JKLH that two terrorists had opened fire on the group.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADPrime Minister Narendra Modi has held an emergency call with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take stock of the situation and take all necessary measures. He also asked Shah to visit the site, according to ANI.More from India
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Amid judiciary vs govt debate, VP Dhankhar says ‘elected representatives are ultimate masters’“I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished. Spoke to the DGP & Security officials. Army and J&K Police teams have rushed to the area and launched search operations,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said.Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, “I’m shocked beyond belief. This attack on our visitors is an abomination. The perpetrators of this attack are animals, inhuman & worthy of contempt. No words of condemnation are enough. I send my sympathies to the families of the deceased.”Police sources have told News18 the attack began sometime between noon and 2:30 PM. Eyewitnesses informed security forces that two to three men, dressed in military-style uniforms, suddenly stormed the area and opened fire indiscriminately on tourists who were riding horses and enjoying the scenic Baisaran Meadows in Pahalgam.TagsJammu and KashmirEnd of Article
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Terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam: 1 tourist killed, 5 injured
