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Tragic Shooting Incident in Pahalgam Claims Lives of Tourists

A devastating attack attributed to an Islamist terrorist group has left at least 26 individuals feared dead after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Pahalgam, located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. This incident marks one of the most severe acts of violence in the historically volatile region.

The assault took place around 2:20 PM local time, as unidentified assailants, reportedly wearing military-style clothing, unleashed gunfire upon the unsuspecting tourists who were enjoying their time at Baisaran meadow, a picturesque location approximately five kilometers from Pahalgam that is accessible only by foot or horseback.

Witnesses described scenes of chaos and terror as the sound of gunfire pierced the air. “When the shots erupted, fear spread rapidly, and tourists scrambled for safety, but in the open expanse, there were few places to hide,” one eyewitness recounted to the Times of India.

Pahalgam, often referred to by locals as Little Switzerland due to its breathtaking landscapes at the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, has been a favored destination for both domestic and international tourists.

As of the latest updates, law enforcement has not reported any arrests in connection with the attack. The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for this heinous act. The majority of the casualties are Indian nationals, with reports indicating that two foreign tourists were also among the victims, although their nationalities remain undisclosed.

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