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US Issues Travel Advisory Following Deadly Pahalgam Terror Attack

The April 22 attack that killed 26 tourists has prompted evacuation efforts, heightened security, and warnings against travel to Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian security officers inspect the site in Pahalgam where militants indiscriminately opened fired at tourists on Tuesday, Pahalgam, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Security personnel inspect the site in the aftermath of an attack as food stall chairs lie empty in Pahalgam on April 23, 2025.
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Overview

  • A terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 tourists, marking the deadliest civilian strike in the region since 2019.
  • The US State Department issued a 'Do not travel' advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, excluding eastern Ladakh and Leh, citing risks of terrorism and civil unrest.
  • Airlines, including SpiceJet and Air India, have increased evacuation flights from Srinagar and are considering waiving cancellation fees for affected travelers.
  • The attack has caused a mass exodus of tourists from the Kashmir Valley, further impacting the region's tourism-dependent economy.
  • The Indian government continues to restrict foreign tourists from visiting certain areas near the Line of Control, while US government personnel remain prohibited from traveling to Jammu and Kashmir.