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P ahalgam, a picturesque town nestled in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its stunning valleys, serene rivers, and as a gateway to the annual Amarnath Yatra, was rocked by a tragic incident that shook the entire nation. On April 22, 2025, unidentified gunmen opened fire on a tourist vehicle in the Lidder Valley area, resulting in the death of three tourists and injuries to several others. This attack, which came just weeks ahead of the peak tourist season, has once again raised serious questions about security, insurgency, and the fragile peace in the region. The Attack and Immediate Aftermath According to local authorities, the attack occurred around 7:30 PM when a vehicle carrying tourists from Gujarat and Maharashtra was ambushed. Eyewitnesses reported a sudden burst of gunfire followed by chaos and screams. Security forces rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area, launching a search operation to track the assailants. The injured were immediately taken to ...