Indian security forces fanned out across the Himalayan region of Kashmir as soldiers and police launched a massive manhunt for the perpetrators of a militant attack on Tuesday that killed at least 26 tourists.
Tens of thousands of armed police and soldiers headed to the region setting up checkpoints and searching vehicles, while many businesses remained closed after a call by religious and political figures.
“The search operation is currently in progress, with all efforts focused on bringing the attackers to justice,” the Indian army said in a statement.
The attack, apparently involving four gunmen, took place on Tuesday in a meadow in the Pahalgam area of the scenic Himalayan federal territory. The ...
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