J&K: Firing in Baisaran Pahalgam, sources say seven tourists injured
Written By Idrees Lone
Published: Apr 22, 2025, 10:47 IST | Updated: Apr 22, 2025, 10:47 IST
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India News: The firing incident took place on the upper meadow of the Baisaran area which has huge number or tourists and local visitors.
A firing incident has been reported in the Baisaran area of Pahalgam tourist resort in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. According to top Police offical, six tourists have been injured in the gunfire while as one among them has been critically injured and shifted to Anantnag district hospital.
The firing incident took place on the upper meadow of the Baisaran area which has huge number or tourists and local visitors. According to sources All the injured have been shifted to a local hospital in Pahalgam area and the critical ones have been shifted to Anantnag district hospital.
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Meanwhile teams of Police, Indian army and Paramilitary force have rushed to the spot. The official confirmation of the incident is yet to be done by security forces.
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah has said that "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. I’ve spoken to my colleague @sakinaitoo & she has moved to the hospital to oversee arrangements for the injured. I’ll be flying back to Srinagar immediately. "
The LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has said that " I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. 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 Directed the district administration and the health officials to provide immediate medical attention to those admitted at Pahalgam. An injured tourist has been evacuated to GMC Anantnag. I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured."
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti said that " 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. 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. Ensuring visitor safety is paramount, and steps must be taken to prevent future attacks."
According to sources, a group of three terrorists were involved in the attack.