Pahalgam attack: Multiple control rooms set up across Kashmir to assist tourists

Srinagar: Soon after the Pahalgam militant attack left many people dead and several injured, multiple emergency control rooms have been established across the Valley on Tuesday to assist tourists.

In a post on X, Information & PR, J&K, stated that multiple number of emergency control rooms have been established in Srinagar and Anantnag to assist tourists.

“Emergency Control Room – Srinagar: 0194-2457543, 0194-2483651 Adil Fareed, ADC Srinagar – 7006058623 Helpline for the assistance on Pahalgam terror incident,” it said.

It added that a 24/7 emergency help desk for tourists has been established by district administration Anantnag.

“A dedicated help desk has been established to assist tourists requiring assistance or information. Contact Details: 01932222337, 7780885759, 9697982527 and 6006365245.”

On April 22, a devastating militant attack occurred in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Around 2:30pm, gunmen emerged from nearby forests and opened fire on tourists enjoying the scenic spot, often referred to as ‘mini Switzerland’.

The attack resulted in the deaths of more than 25 persons, including 24 Indian tourists from various states, two locals from Jammu and Kashmir, and two foreign nationals—one Emirati and one Nepali. Among the victims was Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26-year-old Indian Navy officer from Haryana, who had recently married on April 16 and was on his honeymoon.

Additionally, an Intelligence Bureau officer was killed in the assault. Over a dozen others sustained injuries, some critically.

The attack drew widespread condemnation. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit to Saudi Arabia at the time, cut his trip short and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice. GoI Home Minister Amit Shah travelled to Srinagar to assess the situation and coordinate the security response.

International leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, also condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with India.