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3w ago

Pahalgam Attackers Still Elude Capture as Kashmir Tourism Faces Severe Fallout

One month after the massacre of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, the search for the perpetrators continues, while the region's tourism-dependent economy struggles to recover.

A man walks past closed roadside stalls in Pahalgam on Thurssday. (AP)
Pahalgam Terror Attack Impact: Kashmir Sees A Massive Drop In Airfare; Flights To Srinagar Reduced To Half. (Image: Canva)
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Overview

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Jammu and Kashmir police have intensified their search for the five attackers, releasing sketches of three suspects and offering ₹20-lakh rewards for information.
  • Investigations suggest the attack was orchestrated by Pakistan's ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba, but the suspects remain at large despite extensive operations and questioning of over 2,000 individuals.
  • Tourism in Pahalgam has collapsed, with hotel occupancy plummeting to 10%, parks and attractions remaining closed, and local businesses facing crippling losses.
  • Flights to and from Srinagar have been reduced by half, and airfares have dropped significantly due to a sharp decline in tourist arrivals following the attack and subsequent military tensions.
  • Kashmir's budding film tourism has been derailed, with major productions relocating to other destinations, compounding the economic impact on the region.