Several tourists feared killed in Pahalgam militant attack

Several tourists were feared killed in an attack by suspected militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday, The Hindu reported.

More than a dozen others were reportedly injured in the attack in Anantnag district’s Baisran area. Baisran is located nearly four km from the tourist spot of Pahalgam.

The details of the attack were not immediately clear.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the attack on tourists was an abomination.

“The perpetrators of this attack are animals, inhuman and worthy of contempt,” Abdullah said on social media. “No words of condemnation are enough.”

The chief minister said that the deaths were being ascertained. “Needless to say this attack is much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years,” he added.

#WATCH | J&K | Tourists injured in the Pahalgam terrorist attack have been moved to the local hospital here

Visuals from outside the hospital in Pahalgam pic.twitter.com/aHlyg0Xyfy— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025

Opposition leader Mehbooba Mufti said that the violence was “unacceptable and must be denounced”.

“Historically, Kashmir has welcomed tourists warmly, making this rare incident deeply concerning,” the former chief minister said on social media. “A thorough investigation is needed to bring the perpetrators to justice and examine potential security lapses.”

Ensuring the safety of visitors was paramount and steps must be taken to prevent future attacks, Mufti added.

This is a developing story. It will be updated...

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