Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:45am on 02 May 2025,Friday India
The April 22 Pahalgam attack, where militants killed 25 tourists and a local pony handler, has plunged Kashmir into turmoil. India's crackdown includes mass detentions, home demolitions, and expulsion of Pakistanis, intensifying fear among Kashmiris. Tourism, a vital economic pillar, has collapsed; adventure tour operator Ashiq Nabi reports halted expeditions and widespread job losses. Taxi driver Rameez Ahmad faces days without passengers, highlighting the sector's devastation. The attack, the deadliest in 25 years, has escalated India-Pakistan tensions, with both nations exchanging accusations. Kashmiris, caught in the crossfire, grapple with uncertainty and disrupted livelihoods, yearning for peace amid the geopolitical strife. (PC: Reuters)
