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Tourist Safety Concerns Rise After Pahalgam Attack

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-26T11:30:20.944710+05:30

- Officials claim Baisaran meadow was closed to tourists, but locals say it's open year-round without police permission. - Tour operators and locals argue that no security protocols are typically required for visiting Baisaran. - Union Home Minister blames resorts for not following security protocols, with nearly a thousand tourists visiting before the attack. - Attack suspected to be carried out by Pakistan-backed militants, with security forces detecting infiltration tunnels. - Government revokes visas for Pakistani nationals, except for specific categories, following the attack. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/baisaran-open-all-yearround-no-curbs-usually-101745607933098.html), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pahalgam-terror-attack-baisaran-meadow-open-to-tourists-for-years-police-permit-never-sought-says-jk-government-official/article69491392.ece)

Officials claim Baisaran meadow was closed to tourists, but locals say it's open year-round without police permission.
Tour operators and locals argue that no security protocols are typically required for visiting Baisaran.
Union Home Minister blames resorts for not following security protocols, with nearly a thousand tourists visiting before the attack.
Attack suspected to be carried out by Pakistan-backed militants, with security forces detecting infiltration tunnels.
Government revokes visas for Pakistani nationals, except for specific categories, following the attack.

Source: Hindustan Times, The Hindu