Shutdown in Kashmir over Pahalgam attack that killed 26

Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed across the Kashmir Valley today in protest against the militant attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians, mostly tourists, dead.

All shops, business establishment, schools, and colleges are shut in the Kashmir Valley following a shutdown call given by traders, travel agencies and transporters to mourn the killing of 26 civilians.

Similarity, Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, the commercial hub, also remained shut with all shops closed and streets deserted.

Meanwhile, Srinagar airport witnessed an unusual rush of tourists, many of them trying to leave early. Long queues were seen at departure gates as uncertainty loomed over travel plans.

Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and other senior officials visited PCR Batamaloo to pay their tributes to the victims of Pahalgam attack.

After paying tributes to 26 civilians killed in the attack, Amit Shah left for Pahalgam to visit the terror attack site. Unprecedented security measures are in place across Jammu and Kashmir, while a red alert has been issued to Delhi and other major cities following the deadly attack. (KNO)