Srinagar (Rajeev Sharma): Multiple tourists sustained injuries following a suspected terrorist attack in Pahalgam, located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials confirmed.
According to police sources, security forces were immediately deployed to the Baisaran meadows, a popular tourist spot in Pahalgam, after gunshots were reported in the area.
One woman, speaking to PTI over the phone, revealed that her husband had been shot in the head, while at least seven others were wounded. Though she did not reveal her identity, she urgently requested assistance in evacuating the injured for medical treatment.
As of now, official confirmation of the number of casualties or the identity of the attackers has not been made public. The area has been cordoned off, and a search operation is underway.
Further information is awaited as the investigation continues.
