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5d ago

Gunmen Attack Tourists in Kashmir, Leaving One Dead and Six Injured

Indian authorities launch investigation as Interior Minister Amit Shah heads to Pahalgam; no group has claimed responsibility.

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Overview

  • Unidentified gunmen opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, a popular destination in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing one person and injuring six others.
  • Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack as an 'abomination' and criticized the perpetrators as 'inhumane' while confirming the death toll is being verified.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently in Saudi Arabia, directed Interior Minister Amit Shah to visit the site for an on-ground assessment of the situation.
  • Ravinder Raina, BJP chief in Jammu and Kashmir, blamed 'Pakistani terrorists' for the attack, though no evidence or official confirmation supports this claim so far.
  • The attack underscores long-standing tensions in the disputed Kashmir region, with Indian authorities frequently accusing Pakistan of backing militant groups.