Srinagar shuts down in solidarity with victims of Pahalgam massacre; terrorists identified, hunt on

Even as the security forces continued to hunt down terrorists responsible for killing of tourists in Pahalgam, Srinagar city observed a complete shut down in solidarity with victims. Shops and commercial establishments remained closed. The Tribune’s Rohit Bhan reports from Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar The Kashmir Valley observed a shutdown against a terror attack for the first time in 35 years on Wednesday as organisations from all walks of life supported the bandh call to protest the killings in Pahalgam tourist resort, officials said.

Terrorists struck at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and injuring several others. Security has been beefed up across the valley, especially at vital tourist spots. Most of the shops, fuel stations and other business establishments were shut in Srinagar, the officials said. They said only shops dealing in essential commodities were open across the city. Peaceful protests were also held at several places in the valley, with the protestors denouncing the attack. They called for stopping the killing of innocent people.

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