PAHALGAM, May 27 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced to establish a memorial in memory of 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.

Addressing a gathering of travel & 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.

He added that suggestions wou...