Gunmen Attack Leaves 26 Tourists Dead in Kashmir: Growing Shock and Anger

Shock and outrage are mounting following the brutal killing of 26 tourists by gunmen in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Several survivors are in critical condition. The attackers emerged from the forest, firing automatic weapons at visitors near the serene tourist hub of Pahalgam.

As more information surfaces about the victims, it includes a groom on his honeymoon and a businessman vacationing in the area. While official confirmation is awaited regarding those behind the attack, some media outlets suggest that Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group linked to Pakistan, may have claimed responsibility.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to Delhi, cutting short an overseas trip, to convene with security chiefs. He has vowed that those accountable will face justice. Although Kashmir, a region disputed by India and Pakistan, has long witnessed insurgency against Indian governance that has cost numerous lives, assaults on tourists remain an unusual occurrence.