Pahalgam attack: Akhilesh questions 'lack of security' for tourists

Pahalgam attack: Akhilesh questions 'lack of security' for tourists

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday assailed the BJP-led Centre over the Pahalgam terror attack with pointed questions on the apparent “lack” of security for tourists. He accused the government of prioritising VIP protection over public safety. At least 26 people, mostly tourists, died in the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The execution-like killing by terrorists after reportedly asking about the victims’ faith h…

New video emerges: Tourist accidentally captures chilling moments of Pahalgam attack - The Tribune

In the attack, terrorists opened fire at tourists, killing 26 people and injuring over 20.

Word Choices Matter: "Terrorist" vs "Militant" in Coverage of Pahalgam Attack - The Indian Awaaz

Using “militants” in this context risks downplaying the brutality of the act, especially since the victims were civilians. The nature of the attack and the clear targeting of non-combatants leave little room for a more neutral term. By Bibhudatta Pradhan The Indian government has formally objected to the BBC’s use of the term “militants” instead of “terrorists” in its reporting on the Pahalgam attack, which left 26 tourists dead at a Himalayan t…

Pahalgam Crackdown: No Innocent Should Be Harmed Says Ruhullah

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Srinagar- National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he supports the Centre’s actions to bring perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack to justice and appealed to the government to ensure no innocent is harmed in the process. “We are with any action, whatever way it is taken, that revolves around justice,” Ruhullah told reporters here in south Kashmir. The Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar visited the family of po…

Article: Fueling the Fire: Indian Media & the Pahalgam Crisis - Kashmir Media Service

Altaf Hussain Wani The tragic events in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, have exposed a dangerous flaw in the Indian media landscape: a willingness to prioritize war hysteria over responsible reporting. The term “Godi media,” signifying outlets perceived as mouthpieces for the government, feels less like criticism and more like a stark description of reality in the wake of this incident. With tensions already high with neighboring nations and communa…

Man detained at Srinagar Airport over resemblance to Pahalgam attack

SRINAGAR: Security forces on high alert in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack detained a man at Srinagar International Airport after his facial features reportedly matched those of a suspect in a police-released sketch. As per the sources that Mohd Shafi Khan Pathan, son of Datullah Khan and a resident of Mangah, Manigah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, was intercepted by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel while at…