A group of tourists has reportedly come under attack by terrorists in Baisaran of Pahalgam, South Kashmir. One person have died from the terrorist attack. Kashmir Police said that firing shots were heard in upper meadows of Pahalgam tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Jammu and Kashmir police said that the attack happened at 2:30 pm.
The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-E-Taiba offshoot, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pahalgam District Hospital has confirmed that 12 people were injured in the Pahalgam terror attack.
According to India Today report, two to three gunmen came in fatigues firing indiscriminately on tourists in Baisaran meadows. The security has been beefed up in Pahalgam and forces have rushed to cordon off the area.
Security forces have been rushed to the area and an operation is currently under way. Top officials including deputy commissioner of Anantnag have also reached Pahalgam.
Women and elderly were among those who were attacked by the terrorists.
Further details are awaited as the situation develops.
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Umesh Talashi, spokesperson of the ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Council party posted about the attack on X (formerly Twitter).
Tagging J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Umar Talashi wrote, “Disturbing news coming from Pahalgam where tourists were attacked by terrorists at Baisaran. Just received a distressed call from one of victims wife who is known to me. Requesting HCM @OmarAbdullah Sb HMLA @altaf_kaloo & @JmuKmrPolice to extend the help immediately.”
Initial reports suggested a possible terror attack at a site frequented by tourists, they said, adding further details are awaited.
