'Zipline Operator Shouted Allahu Akbar, Then Firing Began': Tourist Recounts Pahalgam Terror 15 Feet Under
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On April 22, terrorists opened fire in Baisaran, a popular tourist spot in Pahalgam, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states
A tourist, who was taking a zipline ride on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, recounted how the terror attack unfolded in Bainsaran meadow.
Rishi Bhatt said he got saved because he was taking the zipline ride. He further added that the zipline operator said 'Allahu Akbar" (God is the greatest) and few seconds later the firing began.
'When I took the zipline, one person said Allahu Akbar and moved his head left and right and then the firing started from those sides," Bhatt told CNN-News18.
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On April 22, terrorists opened fire in Baisaran, a popular tourist spot in the upper reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states.
A new video has surfaced showing Bhatt recording his zipline ride in Baisaran meadow while some tourists can be seen running on the ground, seemingly fleeing from terrorists. The man, possibly unaware of the attack at the time, was at a considerable height. Gunshots can be heard in the background.
The 53-second video begins with the zipline operator chanting 'Allahhu Akbar" (God is the greatest) before sending the man on the ride. Initially, everything appears normal, but as he continues, people can be seen running away. Over 100 people were in the Baisaran meadow at the time. One tourist fell while running for his life.
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April 28, 2025, 20:13 IST
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