Srinagar, April 23 -- BySheikh Khalid Jahangir

Pahalgam has long been one of India's most popular tourist spots. It is surrounded by the beautiful Himalayas, and it is a place where nature shows itself in its most pure form.

The Lidder River flows through the valley with a soothing murmur, and the air is still and calm, inviting you to think.

Verdant meadows roll on forever beneath snow-capped peaks. People have been coming here for generations to find peace, adventure, and a short break from the craziness of everyday life.

But behind this calm surface is a story that is much more complicated and painful.

The peaceful beauty of Pahalgam has been marred by cross-border sponsorship of violence that has left deep and lasting scars over ...