Srinagar, June 17 -- Several parks at tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir, including those in Pahalgam, were reopened on Tuesday, officials said.
These tourist spots had been closed following the April 22 terror attack that claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local resident.
The tourist spots that reopened on Tuesday included Betab Valley, Pahalgam Market Park, Verinag Garden, Kokernag Garden, and Achabal Garden-all located in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.
Officials reported a good turnout of visitors on the first day of reopening, with a large number of tourists thronging Achabal Garden in particular. To ensure the safety of visitors, heavy security deployment was seen outside these parks.
The reopening follows Lieute...