Jammu, April 23 -- The Kashmir Valley was struck by its most devastating terrorist attack since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, as a brutal assault on unarmed tourists in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley revealed critical lacunas. The unprecedented attack, which claimed lives of 26 tourists and left several others injured, has sparked outrage and raised urgent questions about the safety of tourists during the region's peak season. The gravity of the incident prompted Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit the site, marking a historic first for such an immediate high-level response.
The attack unfolded around 3:30 PM on Tuesday in Baisaran, a serene meadow 3-4 km from Pahalgam's bustling market in Anantnag district, accessible only by foot...