J&K closes 48 tourist destinations following Pahalgam attack
Srinagar, April 29 -- Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have shut down 48 resorts and tourist destinations across the Valley amid security concerns, officials said on Tuesday.
The decision comes in the wake of a comprehensive security audit conducted across 87 tourist locations in all districts, following last week's deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local resident. The audit was aimed at identifying security vulnerabilities and bolstering safety measures at major tourist destinations.
Among the prominent destinations now off-limits to tourists is Gurez, a valley on the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandipora district that attracted thousands of tourists over the last decade.
The other top destinations c...
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