Big move after Pahalgam attack: 48 tourist spots shut down in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar (The Uttam Hindu): After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a major action by security agencies is going on across the state. Amidst the extensive search operations going on against the terrorists, the Jammu and Kashmir government has taken a big decision to temporarily close 48 tourist places in the valley.

Big decision in Jammu and Kashmir after Pahalgam attack, 48 tourist places closed, see list: According to the government order, these places have been closed due to security review and anti-terrorism operations. Officials said that out of 87 tourist places in the valley, 48 tourist movement will be banned for the time being. This step has been taken to ensure the safety of tourists in sensitive areas.

The major tourist spots that have been closed include:

Bandipora: Gurez Valley

Budgam: Yusmarg, Tousimaidan, Doodhpathri

Kulgam: Aharbal, Kausarnag

Kupwara: Bangus, Kariwan Diver, Chandigam

Handwara: Bangus Valley

Sopore: Wular/Watlab, Rampora and Rajpora, Cherhar, Mundiz-Hamam-Markut Waterfall, Khampu, Bosni, Vizitop

Anantnag: Sun Temple Khiribal, Verinag Garden, Sinthan Top, Margantop, Aqad Park

Baramulla: Habba Khatoon Point, Babareshi Tangmarg, Ringawali Tangmarg, Gogaldara Tangmarg, Baderkot Tangmarg, Shrunj Waterfall, Commandpost Uri, Nambalan Waterfall, Eco Park Khadniar

Pulwama: Sangarwani

Srinagar: Jamia Masjid, Badamwari, Rajouri Kadal Hotel Kanaz, Aali Kadal JJ Food Restaurant, Ivory Hotels Gandatal, Padshapal Resorts, Cherry Tree Resort, North Cliff Cafe, Forest Hill Cottage, Eco Village Resort, Astanmarg Paragliding Spot, Mamneth and Mahadev Hills, Buddhist Monastery Harwan, Area beyond Dachigam Trout Farm, Astanpora (Kayam Gah Resort)

Ganderbal: Lachpatri Lateral, Hung Park, Naranag

The government has clarified that these places will be reopened when the security situation becomes normal. At the same time, tourists will continue to be allowed to visit other tourist destinations for the time being.

The operation of security forces against terrorists has also intensified. The army, police and other agencies are conducting joint operations to eliminate terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. Many terrorists have been killed and continuous search operations are going on. The main goal of the government and security forces is to restore peace in the region and ensure the safety of citizens and tourists.