Overview

• The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 tourists, has prompted valley-wide shutdowns, the first such protest in 35 years against terrorism in Kashmir.
• Solidarity protests and bandhs have spread across Kargil, Ladakh, Jammu, Punjab’s Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala districts, and Delhi, with various communities and organizations denouncing the violence.
• Kashmir’s tourism and trade leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to the valley’s hospitality traditions while expressing profound grief over the attack and its impact on the region’s identity.
• Security forces have launched intensified operations in the Baisaran area of Pahalgam and deployed additional personnel at key tourist locations to prevent further incidents.
• The attack has disrupted Kashmir’s tourism-dependent economy, with widespread booking cancellations and financial losses threatening businesses during the peak travel season.