Jammu, June 4 -- Srinagar, June 4 (KNS) - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Election Board and Former Minister, Advocate Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, has urged the authorities to reconsider the blanket ban on 48 tourist destinations in Jammu & Kashmir, imposed following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Highlighting the severe impact on the livelihoods of local communities, Adv. Hanjura called for immediate action to address the hardships faced by those dependent on tourism for their sustenance.

The ban, enforced through a government order, has significantly affected hoteliers, dhaba owners, ponywalas, tourist guides, and other stakeholders in popular tourist spots, including Yousmarg, Doodhpathri, and Tosamaidan in Budgam distri...