At least 25 people were killed in a shooting by unidentified assailants at the tourist destination of Pahalgam in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with fears that the death toll may rise.
According to Indian media, the gunmen opened indiscriminate fire at the site and fled immediately. Kashmir Media Service reported that the attackers targeted tourists enjoying a trip to Baisaran Meadows.
Initially, five people were reported dead and 20 seriously injured. However, due to poor emergency response, the death toll rose to 20 at the scene.
Occupied Kashmir’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the incident tragic, calling it one of the deadliest attacks in recent years targeting tourists.
Kashmir Media Service added that despite heavy security and extra deployment in anticipation of tourist arrivals, the attack still occurred.
