Overview

• On April 22, gunmen from The Resistance Front attacked tourists in Pahalgam’s Baisaran valley, killing 26 and injuring others.
• Nazakat Ahmad Shah, a local guide, led 11 tourists to safety under gunfire, but his cousin, Aadil Shah, was killed in the attack.
• Sajad Ahmad, another local resident, tended to the injured and carried victims to safety, urging authorities to better protect tourists.
• India has tightened security, circulated suspect sketches, and offered rewards as part of its nationwide manhunt for the attackers.
• The attack has raised concerns over Kashmir’s tourism industry, with calls for enhanced safety measures to prevent future violence.