Bengaluru, April 23 -- In the wake of a recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday directed officials to launch a special airlift operation for over 40 Kannadiga tourists stranded in Kashmir following a terrorist attack. The state government assured safe repatriation of every individual caught in the situation and urged families not to panic.

Taking to the social media platform X, the Chief Minister said he has instructed officials to arrange for a special flight to evacuate all affected individuals from the state who had gone to Kashmir on a vacation and were caught in the turmoil.

"More than 40 Kannadigas who had gone on a trip to Kashmir have been stranded due to the terrorist att...