At least 20 tourists killed in India-controlled Kashmir shooting

Police in India say gunmen have killed at least 20 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Two senior police officers said at least four gunmen, whom they described as militants, fired at dozens of tourists from close range.

The officers said at least three dozen others were injured, with many in serious condition.

Officials collected at least 20 bodies in Baisaran meadow, around five kilometres from the disputed region’s resort town of Pahalgam.

Police described the incident as a "terror attack" and blamed militants fighting against Indian rule.

It appeared to be a major shift in the regional conflict in which tourists have largely been spared.