Two individuals from Karnataka—Manjunath Rao of Shivamogga and Bharat Bhushan from Bengaluru—were among the 26 victims who lost their lives in a terrorist assault on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, on Tuesday. Several others sustained injuries in this horrifying act of violence.
Following the attack, the Karnataka Tourism Department issued an urgent statement confirming efforts to safely repatriate Kannadigas currently visiting the region. The government has activated multiple emergency helpline numbers to facilitate communication and offer support to affected families:
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In the official release, authorities expressed deep sorrow over the deaths and emphasized their commitment to ensuring the well-being of all Karnataka-based travelers in Jammu & Kashmir.
Additionally, the state government has appealed to tour operators and travel agencies to promptly provide details of any tourists from Karnataka who are presently in Jammu & Kashmir. This data is critical to coordinate evacuation and safety measures effectively.
Families, friends, and concerned citizens are encouraged to reach out to the helplines to report or seek information about loved ones.
This tragic incident has cast a pall over Karnataka, with the government moving swiftly to address both immediate concerns and long-term security protocols for tourists.
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