Jammu & Kashmir, June 17 -- Sixteen parks at tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir, including those in Pahalgam, reopened today, officials said.

The tourist spots had been closed following the April 22 attack that claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local resident.

The tourist spots which reopened in Kashmir during the day included Betaab Valley, Pahalgam Market Park, Verinag Garden, Kokernag Garden, and Achabal Garden - all located in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

In Srinagar, Badamwari Park, Duck Park near Nigeen and Taqdeer Park near Hazratbal were also reopened.

Officials said there was a good turnout of visitors on the first day of reopening, with a large number of tourists thronging the gardens.

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