Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at Baisaran meadow, where tourists were killed

J&K Government announces ₹10L ex-gratia for each deceased’s family; ₹2L for seriously injured

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) morning held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Delhi airport upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia, as he took stock of the situation following the terror attack in Pahalgam.

At least 26 people, two foreign tourists among them, were killed by a group of terrorists who emerged from the dense forests around the trekking paradise of the Baisaran meadows in the upper reaches of Pahalgam on Tuesday (April 22, 2025) afternoon. 

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) said he had spoken with Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Congress’ J&K unit president Tariq Karra about the horrific Pahalgam terror attack to get an update on the situation.

Spoke with HM Amit Shah, J&K CM Omar Abdullah, and J&K PCC President Tariq Karra about the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. Received an update on the situation.

The families of victims deserve justice and our fullest support.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 23, 2025

Anantnag Police sets up Emergency Help Desk for tourists

A dedicated help desk has been established at the Police Control Room Anantnag to assist tourists requiring assistance or information.

Contact Details:

9596777669

01932225870

Whatsapp: 9419051940

Emergency Control Room – Srinagar:

0194-2457543, 0194-2483651 

Adil Fareed, ADC Srinagar – 7006058623 

Helpline for the assistance on Pahalgam terror incident.