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3d ago

Kerala Family Narrowly Escapes Deadly Pahalgam Terror Attack

A delayed lunch due to a salty dish saved 11 family members from being caught in the April 22 attack that killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir.

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However, due to a rush of tourists, the horses arrived late by 30 minutes, preventing them from reaching the valley at the scheduled time. (HT)
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Overview

  • The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed 26 lives, marking the deadliest assault in the region since 2019.
  • A Kerala family of 11 avoided the attack after a delayed lunch break caused by a salty mutton dish kept them away from the site at the time of the shootings.
  • The family turned back after seeing panicked horses, hearing gunfire, and being warned of unrest involving CRPF convoys near the attack site.
  • Among the victims was N. Ramachandran from Kerala, whose body was repatriated to Kochi; Karnataka announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the families of three victims from the state.
  • Security forces are continuing a manhunt for the attackers, while concerns grow over the impact on Kashmir's tourism sector during its peak season.