Stakeholders organized a roadshow from Srinagar’s Dal Lake to Pahalgam to revive J&K tourism following a terror attack that killed 26 people and resulted in a significant drop in tourist numbers. Despite security concerns halting the convoy in Anantnag, the initiative aimed to reassure the public that Kashmir is safe and highlighted the community’s resilience against terrorism. Legislator Tanvir Sadiq emphasized the importance of restoring confidence in tourism, while local travel industry representatives expressed optimism for future events to welcome visitors back to the Valley.
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