Attack on tourists in Kashmir: at least 26 deaths at Schießerei
Attack on tourists in Kashmir: at least 26 deaths at Schießerei
26 dead in attack on tourists in Kashmir
In the Indian region of Kashmir, there was a tragic incident in which alleged extremists shot on tourists. According to the police, at least 26 people were killed. The majority of the victims came from different parts of India, while two people from the surrounding region were also affected. The incident occurred in a popular recreation area near the holiday destination Pahalgam, where many tourists wanted to enjoy the spring days.
Details on the attack
India's Interior Minister Amit Shah described the attack as a terrorist act. The group The Resistance Front has reportedly known for the attack, a splinter group of the forbidden organization Lashkar-E-Taiba. Such a violence against tourists has been rather rare in this area in recent years. The head of government of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, noticed that this attack was greater in its dimension than the previous attacks on civilians in the region.
reaction of the authorities
After the attack, security forces were mobilized and the area was cordoned off. At the same time, an intensive search for the perpetrators was initiated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised that those responsible for this cruel deed were held accountable. This shows the endeavor of the Indian government to improve security in the regions characterized by tensions.
background of the unruermination
Kashmir has been a conflict area for many decades in which extremist resistance to Indian rule. The part of Kashmir, which is controlled by India, was divided into two Union territories in 2019, which reinforced direct control of the central government. These measures may have tightened the tensions in the region.