Mysuru, April 27 -- Amidst nationwide outrage over the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir, a survivor from Mysuru has shared a harrowing account of survival.

Prasanna Kumar Bhat, a Senior Engineering Manager and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram, was among hundreds of tourists enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam.

Sharing his ordeal with Star of Mysore, he described how what began as a peaceful retreat with his wife, brother and sister-in-law descended into a nightmare.

The attack claimed the lives of 26 tourists who were mercilessly shot dead after terrorists questioned them about their religion.

"We can only describe the incident as a monstrous act that painted the heavenly beauty of Baisaran blood-red ...