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48 Resorts, Tourist Sites In J&K Shut Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack

48 Resorts, Tourist Sites In J&K Shut Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The Jammu and Kashmir government has closed 48 resorts. Over half of tourist destinations in the region are now off-limits. The closures follow a terror attack that killed 26 civilians in Pahalgam. Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has shut dozens of resorts and more than half of the tourist destinations in the Union territory. The preventive move came amid security concerns, days after a terror attack at the scenic meadows of Pahalgam left 26 civilians dead. At least 48 resorts have been shut in the Union territory known for its serene valleys and picturesque mountains. Several tourist sites like Doodhpatri in Budgam and Verinag in Anantnag have also been made out of bounds to tourists. The decision comes amid uncertainty over Kashmir tourism, a major source of income for the locals. Scared after the massacre, tourists have been fleeing the Union territory, while many travellers have cancelled their upcoming tours. Follow updates here Just a week ago, Pahalgam town had a bustling market dotted with tourists. …