Pahalgam, May 28 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced to establish a memorial for the 26 victims of last month's tragic terror attack at Baisaran near Pahalgam.
"We have been discussing this from day-one; a memorial will be set up in Baisaran for the 26 innocent lives lost, as a lasting tribute and a reminder that they will never be forgotten," the Chief Minister said.
According to an official press release, addressing a gathering of travel and tour operators from across the country, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of reviving tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. "In today's cabinet meeting, held here in Pahalgam, the Public Works Department was authorized to grant in-principle approval for this memorial," he announced.
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