The serene valleys of Kashmir, known for their breathtaking beauty and warm hospitality, are today shrouded in grief and anger. The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 28 innocent tourists, has left the entire Kashmiri community devastated. Written this Blog Reference from this Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9kis-G9X7M
“We Were Rising, But This Has Stained Our Future”
Every time tourism begins to flourish in Kashmir, an incident like this strikes, shattering our hopes. We were progressing, rebuilding, and welcoming visitors with open arms. But this attack has left an indelible stain on our community.
Kashmiris are known for their kindness—our hearts are pure, and we welcome everyone. But someone has tarnished Kashmir’s name, and I swear, it wasn’t a Kashmiri. No Kashmiri could do this.
Since yesterday, no Kashmiri has eaten properly. Children are terrified, unable to sleep. This isn’t just about us—it’s about our future. The real pain isn’t the loss of business (though that too is suffering); the real pain is the loss of innocent lives.
“Why Target Tourists? This is a Conspiracy to Defame Kashmir”
Kashmir thrives on tourism—our shawl sellers, vegetable vendors, taxi drivers, hotel owners—all depend on it. Every time tourists start coming back, something like this happens. Why?
This wasn’t just an attack—it was a message: “Don’t come to Kashmir.” The terrorists want to paint Kashmir as a warzone, but we refuse to let them.
A local businessman, Tariq Ahmed, said:
“We condemn this attack. If Pakistan is behind this, act against them. But don’t blame Kashmiris. We stand with the victims.”
“Our Grief is Unbearable—We Haven’t Slept Since Yesterday”
The pain is universal. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs—we all mourn together. The victims were our guests, and in Kashmir, a guest is considered God’s blessing.
A shawl vendor, tears in his eyes, shared:
“Business comes and goes, but lives don’t. Our hearts ache for those who lost their loved ones. No Kashmiri has cooked a proper meal since yesterday.”
“Security Lapse? How Did This Happen?”
With over 6 lakh security personnel in Kashmir, drones, and advanced tech, how did terrorists slip through? Why weren’t tourist hotspots like Pahalgam better protected?
A social activist questioned:
“We have armies for our safety, but where were they when tourists needed protection?”
“Kashmiris Are Not Terrorists—Stop the Propaganda”
Media narratives are quick to blame locals, but Kashmiris have suffered terrorism for decades. We reject violence.
A taxi driver, voice trembling, said:
“Since the ’90s, we’ve seen bloodshed. But today, Kashmir was healing. Now, outsiders are trying to break us again.”
Tourists Speak: “We Felt Safe Until…”
Vipin Gautam, a tourist from Delhi, shared:
“Locals treated us like family. One even invited us home when we couldn’t find a hotel. But after this attack, fear has set in.”
Another visitor from Gujarat added:
“We were in Pahalgam when it happened. The horror… we saw injured being rushed to hospitals. Now, we just want to go home.”
A Plea to the World
Kashmiris are united in grief. We stand with the victims, not the perpetrators. This attack wasn’t just on tourists—it was on Kashmir’s soul.
To the media: Stop spreading fear.
To the government: Bring the culprits to justice.
To tourists: Don’t let fear win. Kashmir needs you.
Final Words
Kashmir will rise again. But today, we mourn.
“If you abandon Kashmir now, the terrorists win.”
#StandWithKashmir #NoToTerrorism
The recent attack in Pahalgam is deeply condemnable, but it’s important to clarify that no one is blaming the Kashmiri people. We understand that such acts of violence are orchestrated from across the border, aiming to disrupt peace in the region. The resilience and unity of Kashmiris against terrorism are commendable. We stand with them in solidarity, recognizing that they, too, are victims of cross-border terrorism. The focus must remain on exposing and countering external forces that fuel instability. Together, we must uphold harmony and reject attempts to sow division. Kashmiris deserve peace, and we support their rightful aspirations for a terror-free future.
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