26 na turista, patay sa nakakakilabot na terrorist attack

- At least 26 people were killed and over a dozen injured after gunmen opened fire on tourists in the Baisaran Valley, Anantnag district in India

- Most of the victims were Indian travelers, one Nepali national and an Indian-origin individual working in the Middle East were also killed, according to Frontline of News5

- The ambush occurred in a mountain meadow only accessible by foot or horseback, in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam

- India’s Foreign Secretary cited “cross-border linkages” to the attack, though Pakistan has denied any involvement

In one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in recent years, gunmen opened fire on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people and injuring over a dozen more.

The attack occurred in the scenic Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, a popular destination nestled in the Himalayas, accessible only by foot or horseback, CNN reported.

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According to Inspector General of Police V. K. Birdi, the ambush took place in a remote meadow surrounded by mountainous terrain.

Survivors described the chaos and terror as gunmen suddenly opened fire, leaving a trail of bloodshed in the otherwise tranquil valley.

Most of the victims were Indian tourists visiting the region during a busy travel season.

Among the dead was a Nepali citizen and another individual of Indian origin working in the Middle East, authorities confirmed.

The remaining 25 victims were Indian nationals.

The attack has sent shockwaves across the country and reignited tensions between India and Pakistan.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated during a press briefing on Wednesday that there were clear “cross-border linkages” to the assault, hinting at possible involvement from groups operating across the Pakistani border.

Pakistan has strongly denied any involvement.

The massacre marks a rare but deeply alarming attack on non-local civilians in the region, long marred by conflict and insurgency.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh