Pahalgam terror attacks dealt severe blow to Kashmir tourism, says Owaisi

IANS May 6, 2025 562 views

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly condemned the recent Pahalgam terror attack that targeted tourists in Kashmir. He emphasized the devastating economic and psychological impact on the region's tourism industry, calling for robust action against the perpetrators. Owaisi highlighted the brutal nature of the attack, where terrorists separated and killed tourists based on religious lines. His statements underscore the ongoing challenges of violence and security in the Kashmir Valley.

"It was a cowardly attack. We have seen how terrorists from Pakistan killed 26 tourists." - Asaduddin Owaisi
Pahalgam terror attacks dealt severe blow to Kashmir tourism, says Owaisi
Srinagar, May 6: All India Majlis-e-Ittahadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, saying it has dealt a severe blow to the vital tourism industry in Kashmir and sought strong action against its perpetrators.

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Pahalgam terror attack severely impacted Kashmir's tourism industry

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Owaisi demands strong action against perpetrators

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Attack highlighted religious targeting of tourists

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Economic fallout threatens local livelihoods

Talking to reporters after his arrival here, Owaisi said the Pahalgam terror attack has dealt a severe blow to the Kashmir tourist industry.

"It was a cowardly attack. We have seen how terrorists from Pakistan killed 26 tourists. The more disheartening is how they were killed by separating kids and women, and asking males about their religion, and those who couldn't recite the Kalma. It has also affected Kashmir tourism, and hence, we want strong action to be taken against those who committed that terror attack," he said.

He also highlighted the economic fallout of the attack on the livelihood of those dependent on tourism.

"The Pahalgam attack has deeply hurt the tourism industry in Kashmir. It is not just a security issue, but also an economic one," he said.

Owaisi also raised concerns about the recent death of a youth in Kulgam district, calling for a transparent and time-bound investigation.

"There must be a thorough inquiry into the death of the Kulgam youth to ensure accountability," he urged.

Responding to a question about the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), he said the Centre has put the treaty in abeyance. "There is an issue of the neutral expert and the court of arbitration in it; let's see what happens."

Owaisi has made a low-profile visit to Kashmir in April to attend a marriage ceremony in Srinagar. He was seen alongside senior AIMIM leader and former Member of Parliament, Imitiaz Jaleel, whose son got married into a well-known Kashmiri business family. The Valley’s chief cleric, Miwaiz Umar Farooq, solemnised the Nikkah at a modest gathering in Srinagar’s Nigeen.

Although the event was private, the photos shared by the Mirwaiz on social media gained significant attention.

The images showed him sitting alongside Owaisi. "A quiet moment of tradition in Srinagar @MirwaizKashmir solemnised a Nikah in Srinagar today with MP & @aimim_national chief @asadowaisi in attendance during his private visit to the Valley," the Mirwaiz had said on X.

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