Despite the shadow cast by the recent terror attack, Pahalgam is witnessing the return of tourists, marking a turning point in restoring life, hope, and the local economy. Visitors are being welcomed warmly by resilient residents who proudly showcase their region’s beauty and hospitality.

Based on a government order reviewed by Reuters, more than half of the tourist destinations in the Kashmir region have been closed to the public from Tuesday in a bid to tighten security after last week’s attack on holiday-makers.

After a pregnant Pakistani woman married in India appealed to President to allow her to stay back, another woman born in India and married in Pakistan refused to leave without her two children.