India, April 23 -- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed on Wednesday that three people from Karnataka were among those killed in the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Joshi, who spoke to news agency ANI, said the Ministry of Civil Aviation has arranged an additional flight to Karnataka to support ongoing relief and repatriation efforts. "Three people from Karnataka have lost their lives in the attack. I spoke to the Civil Aviation Minister, and he has ensured that an extra flight has been made available for Karnataka," Joshi said.

Calling it an attempt to destabilise peace and damage tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, Joshi said the government is taking the matter seriously and will implement all necessary precautions. ...