Pahalgam: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a special cabinet meeting in Pahalgam on Tuesday, where the government discussed preparations for a safe and secure Amarnath Yatra and measures to revive tourism in the wake of the April 22 attack.
The meeting, held in the heart of the tourist town, also reviewed arrangements to boost tourist confidence and condemned the brutal attack that left 26 people dead, including 25 tourists and a local horse operator. The ministers expressed grief over the incident and resolved to ensure such acts do not derail peace and development efforts in the region.
Calling the gathering more than just an administrative formality, CM Omar Abdullah said, “It was not just a routine administrative exercise, but a clear message — we are not intimidated by cowardly acts of terror. The enemies of peace will never dictate our resolve. Jammu & Kashmir stands firm, strong, and unafraid.”
This is the first time such a cabinet meeting was held outside Srinagar or Jammu during this government’s tenure.
