Nigeria, April 23 -- A terror attack in the scenic town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir has left 26 tourists dead and several others critically injured.

The assault was carried out by four unidentified gunmen armed with automatic weapons and unfolded at Baisaran meadow, approximately 5 km from Pahalgam town.

It is being described as one of the worst civilian massacres in the region in recent years.

The attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon, when gunmen suddenly emerged from nearby forests and began firing indiscriminately at a group of tourists.

Eyewitness accounts describe a harrowing scene of chaos and terror, as the attackers, some reportedly using code names Moosa, Yunus, and Asif, opened fire for 20 to 30 minutes, targe...