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Over 3,300 Tourists Evacuated from Srinagar in Six Hours Following Pahalgam Terror Attack

Government caps airfares, directs airlines to add flights and waive fees as tourism in Kashmir struggles to recover from the deadly April 22 attack.

Kashmir saw bulk cancellations of tourist bookings after the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack. (Waseem Andrabi /HT)
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Overview

  • The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, claimed by The Resistance Front, left 26 dead and triggered a mass evacuation of tourists from Jammu and Kashmir.
  • On May 20, over 3,300 passengers were flown out of Srinagar in just six hours across 20 flights, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
  • The Civil Aviation Ministry and DGCA have instructed airlines to cap fares, waive booking change fees, and increase flight frequency to support stranded passengers.
  • Despite government intervention, reports indicate airfares for flights from Srinagar to Delhi have surged to nearly Rs 30,000 due to heightened demand.
  • Efforts to stabilize the tourism sector include the 'Chalo Kashmir' campaign and fare discounts, though bookings remain low as security concerns persist.