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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Time of India
J&K LG announces reopening of 16 of 48 tourists destinations closed after Pahalgam attack
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced that 16 tourist destinations across the Union Territory have been thrown open for tourists that were closed following the attack in Pahalgam that killed 25 tourists and one local. Following the attack on April 22, the administration had closed 48 tourist destinations mostly in the upper reaches of mountains, for the security review. The LG said that other destinations would be reopened in phased manner. We have got reports from all the districts of J&K and it was decided that some spots would be thrown open for tourists in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures," said Sinha. Eight destinations inclduing Betab valley and Parks in Pahalgam Market, Verinag Garden, Kokernag Garden, Achabal Garden, Badamwari Park, Duck Park, Taqdeer Park in Srinagar have been opened in Kashmir valley. In Jammu divison, Sarthal and Dhaggar in Kathua, Devi Pindi, Siyad Baba and Sula Park in Reasi, Guldanda and Jai valley in Doda and Pancheri in Udhampur have been thrown open. The destinations would be better remain open from June 17. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Victoria Principal Is Almost 75, See Her Now Reportingly Undo "People are excited after the start of Vande Bharat train and tickets are booked for next 10 to 12 days. Tourists arrivals are slowly increasing. Parliamentary committee meetings and other government functions would be held in Srinagar. This is aimed to restore trust on ground," said Sinha, who met the delegation of legislators, DDC Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons, tour and travel operators, Ponywala association & hoteliers' associations at Pahalgam. "I've assured the delegation that restrictions on other tourist spots will be lifted after thorough security assessment," he said. The LG also met the family of Syed Adil Hussain at Anantnag, who was killed on April 22 and handed over appointment letter to his wife Gulnaz Akhter on compassionate ground. Live Events The ruling National Conference legislator Tanvir Sadiq in a sarcastic reference to LG's handing over of appointment letter to Akhter said that the job order was already prepared by the Fisheries Department which is under the elected government led by the minister Javed Dar. "This reflects the maturity and responsibility shown by the elected government, we did not allow egos to come in the way, but stood by our commitment to Adil's family in their moment of grief," said Sadiq. "Just as earlier, the elected government had prepared similar job orders for NoKs in Poonch, which were later distributed by the Home Minister after the CM had personally visited and personally committed these jobs to the families immediately after the shelling," said Sadiq adding, "In moments of pain, politics must make way for compassion, and governance must honour its word."
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
J&K L-G announces phased re-opening of tourist destinations closed after Pahalgam attack
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday (June 14, 2025) announced a phased reopening of 48 destinations closed in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead on April 22, 2025. 'Following a detailed security assessment, we are now in a position to welcome visitors back, gradually and responsibly. The decision to restrict access to several tourist locations was purely precautionary,' Mr. Sinha said. In the first phase, south Kashmir's key destinations, including Betab Valley, Verinag, Kokernag, and Achabal gardens, will be reopened. Besides, parks around the Pahalgam market area will also be accessible to visitors. Badamwari Garden, Duck Park, and Taqdeer Park near Hazratbal in J&K's summer capital Srinagar will also reopen. Srinagar, in spite of not being closer to the Line of Control (LoC), saw 16 destinations closed, including Jama Masjid, Badamwari, Rajouri Kadal, Aali Kadal, Faqir Gujri, Astanmarg, upper areas of Dachigam, etc. Forty-eight destinations out of 87 in the Kashmir Valley were closed for tourists after the Pahalgam attack. Also read: Now, tourism as a weapon against terrorism Mr. Sinha, who visited Pahalgam on Saturday (June 14, 2025), also appealed to citizens 'to play their part in ensuring the pilgrimage proceeds peacefully'. He added, 'This is your (Amarnath) yatra. It belongs to the people of Kashmir. Its success will uplift our economy and tourism sector.' He also handed over a government job letter to the widow of Adil Ahmad, a pony rider who also lost his life in the attack. Mr. Sinha described him as a 'martyr' and said the government job to his widow was more than an act of compensation. 'It reflects our commitment to stand by the family. I have personally assured them of continued support and concrete measures so they may live a life of dignity. We will not let the sacrifices of the brave be forgotten,' L-G Sinha said. However, ruling National Conference (NC) said the job was approved by the elected government. 'I thank LG Sahab for handing over the job order that was already prepared by the Fisheries Dept, a department under the elected government led by Hon Min Javed Dar. This reflects the maturity and responsibility shown by the elected government, we did not allow egos to come in the way, but stood by our commitment to Adil's family in their moment of grief,' NC leader and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq said. 'Just as earlier, the elected government had prepared similar job orders for NoKs in Poonch, which were later distributed by the Home Minister after the CM had personally visited and personally committed these jobs to the families immediately after the shelling. In moments of pain, politics must make way for compassion, and governance must honour its word,' Mr. Sadiq said. Meanwhile, in an indirect reference to recent Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's remarks about bureaucracy not supporting him fully, Mr. Sinha said, 'You said, 'L-G Sahab, give us something.' The only thing I can give you is the police personnel. As for roads, water, power, and agriculture — these are with the government. I will have no objection if the government fulfils your demands,' Mr. Sinha said. Also read: War a distraction, will devastate Punjabis and Kashmiris: Farmers' outfit He was addressing local farmers in south Kashmir who highlighted the issue of being excluded from the horticultural crop insurance schemes.
