The tranquil town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, known for its beauty and tourism, is grappling with the aftermath of a massacre on April 22 where militants killed 25 Hindu tourists and a local Muslim pony handler. This incident brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war. The attack devastated the local tourism-dependent economy, though efforts are being made to revive it, including a recent visit by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the ongoing Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Residents are dealing with collective trauma and economic hardship.
Pahalgam: The beauty and brutality of life in the shadow of Kashmir killings
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The tranquil town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, known for its beauty and tourism, is grappling with the aftermath of a massacre on April 22 where militants killed 25 Hindu tourists and a local Muslim pony handler. This incident brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war. The attack devastated the local tourism-dependent economy, though efforts are being made to revive it, including a recent visit by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the ongoing Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Residents are dealing with collective trauma and economic hardship.
Trending- 1 1989: Anti-India militancy grips Kashmir valley
- 2 April 22: Militants murder 25 Hindu tourists and 1 Muslim pony handler in Baisaran, Pahalgam
- 3 May: India and Pakistan attack each other with missiles and drones for four days, followed by a fragile truce
- 4 Within weeks of attack: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visits Pahalgam, holds cabinet meeting, cycles through streets
- 5 June: 40% of 45,000+ tourists visiting Kashmir Valley go to Pahalgam
- 6 July 3 - Aug 9: Amarnath Yatra annual Hindu pilgrimage takes place, bringing pilgrims to Pahalgam
- Death of 25 Hindu tourists and 1 local Muslim pony handler
- India and Pakistan brought to the brink of war
- Devastation of Pahalgam's tourism-dependent economy
- Collective trauma and fear among residents
- Loss of livelihoods for many locals
- Increased security deployment for Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage
What: Militants killed 25 Hindu tourists and a local Muslim pony handler in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir.
When: April 22 (relative to publication date), with subsequent events in May and July.
Where: Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir.
Why: The article doesn't explicitly state the militants' motive for targeting tourists, but it notes that India blames Pakistan-backed militants for the long-running insurgency in Kashmir.
How: Militants singled out male Hindu tourists and shot them dead.