Srinagar, Sept. 30 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday reopened 12 more tourist destinations in the Union Territory, over five months after the Pahalgam attack, taking the number of reopened sites to 28. Following the killing of 25 tourists and a local ponywala in a terrorist attack at Baisaran, Pahalgam, in south Kashmir on April 22, the government had shut nearly 50 tourist spots across J&K citing security concerns. On Friday, the administration announced the reopening of 12 more sites-seven in Kashmir and five in Jammu-from Monday, after 16 destinations were reopened in June. Previously restricted spots such as Aru Valley, Rafting Point Yanner, Akkad Park, Padshahi Park and Kaman Post in Kashmir saw some footfall on Monday. "These places have reopened after months, which is a positive development. We hope to see more tourists in October," said Sajad Ahmad Kralyari, secretary general of the Kashmir Travel Agents Association. In Jammu, five sites were reopened, including Dagan Top, Ramban, Dhaggar in Kathua, and Shiv Cave in Salal, Reasi. The decision was taken during a Unified Command headquarters meeting chaired by lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha in Srinagar on Friday. The move came just days after chief minister Omar Abdullah questioned why many destinations remained closed even as the government continued promoting tourism. Tourism stakeholders, however, are pressing for the reopening of all major destinations. "We are expecting a good autumn and winter tourist season, but for that, places like Doodhpathri and Yousmarg must also be reopened," said Kralyari....