Vacationers Return To Pahalgam With Hope And Confidence, Again To Normalcy? | India Information
Simply 5 days after the dastardly terrorist assault within the peaceable city of Pahalgam, a wave of resilience and optimism is sweeping via the valley. What was as soon as a bustling hub with 5,000 to 7,000 vacationers each day noticed a dramatic dip to only 50-100 guests within the days following the tragedy. However at this time, a heartening scene unfolded on the streets of Pahalgam as overseas and home vacationers strolled via the city, bringing a way of normalcy and hope again to the area.
Croatian and Serbian vacationers have been seen exploring the streets of Pahalgam, solely relaxed. Holding nothing again, they expressed their admiration for Kashmir’s unmatched magnificence and its heat folks.
Ljiljana from Croatia, whereas chatting with ANI, stated, “We’re coming from Croatia and we are actually 3 or 4 days right here. We’re feeling very protected, and your nation may be very stunning. We haven’t any downside staying right here. Kashmir is gorgeous, very stunning. It’s extremely good, your nation is totally different. We’re very, very glad along with your nature, and individuals are very sort. We’re completely happy right here. We’re all 12 folks, together with two from Serbia and the others from Croatia.”
On the Pahalgam assault, she added, “We heard concerning the incident sooner or later earlier than. We had determined we should go to Kashmir. We’re feeling very protected, we had no downside right here, every part is okay. It is horrible what occurred. Might these accountable hear this I hope it can cease, in your nation and the entire world.”
Vlatko, additionally from Croatia, stated, “It is my tenth time in Kashmir and each time it is incredible. For me, it is primary on this planet, pure, gentle folks. My group may be very completely happy; it is their first time right here, Croatian and Serbian folks.”
On requested about security post-attack, he stated, “I really feel completely protected, no downside right here. All over the place, folks say hi there – zero, zero scared.”
Admir Jahic, one other vacationer from Croatia, echoed comparable sentiments, taking to ANI, he stated, “I really feel myself fantastic right here in Kashmir. I’ve made so many pals right here, and individuals are very welcoming. I am actually very completely happy to fulfill such form of folks.”
On the assault, he stated, “It isn’t simple to listen to one thing like that, particularly the way in which the media boosts it. Myself I did not really feel any worry. I do know it isn’t one thing that frequently occurs right here, it might occur anyplace. In case you’re afraid, you’ll be able to keep at dwelling, however even there it will possibly occur. It occurs in Europe, it occurs in all places. There isn’t any protected place on this planet anymore. However that form of scenario does not forestall me from travelling and assembly folks. I am very sorry for what occurred as a result of these are fantastic folks and a beautiful nation. They deserve peace and prosperity, not worry. It hurts everybody.”
Ivana from Serbia additionally shared her gratitude to the Folks of Kashmir. Whereas speaking to ANI, she stated, “We are actually off to see slightly bit extra of your stunning valley and your stunning nation and nature. Thanks very a lot for having us right here. We heard concerning the incident earlier than leaving our nations, however regardless of every part, we determined to come back. It is a journey we have now been planning for years. We knew the nation is gorgeous, and we anticipated solely good issues. Thanks, Kashmir.”
Amid these voices from throughout borders, Mohammad Anas from Surat, Gujarat, added an Indian perspective, saying, “We’re actually having fun with our time right here in Kashmir. Proper now, we’re in Pahalgam. We’re deeply saddened by the demise of our fellow vacationer brothers. It is an enormous loss for us. Nevertheless, the markets and every part else are nonetheless open right here in Pahalgam. There’s nothing to be afraid of. The Indian Military is right here, the federal government is with us, and even the native individuals are supporting us. For the reason that time I arrived, I have not felt any worry.”
He continued, “Once we have been on our method and heard concerning the incident, we have been fairly scared and considered going again. However the locals and the military supported us rather a lot and guaranteed us that there is no downside right here. They inspired us to come back and see Pahalgam. What occurred was horrible, and whoever did this did one thing very fallacious; it ought to by no means have occurred.”
The spirit of unity and braveness was additionally seen in at this time’s native protest, the place the folks of Pahalgam marched with the nationwide flag, chanting, “Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maaro” in defiance of terror.
Regardless of current occasions, the timeless attraction of Kashmir, the heat of its folks, and the resilience of its spirit are starting to carry travellers again one step at a time.
