India shuts more than half of Kashmir tourist spots after Pahalgam carnage
India has shut more than half the tourist spots in Kashmir, tightening security after last week’s attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. Around 50 parks and gardens are now reportedly off-limits. Officials say more restrictions could follow. They have given no timeline, only saying they are acting for the safety of both locals and tourists. But it is a major blow to tourism , which is critical to the regional economy. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
India has shut more than half the tourist spots in Kashmir, tightening security after last week’s attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. Around 50 parks and gardens are now reportedly off-limits. Officials say more restrictions could follow. They have given no timeline, only saying they are acting for the safety of both locals and tourists. But it is a major blow to tourism , which is critical to the regional economy. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
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