India, Oct. 5 -- Six months after the deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir's tourism industry continues to reel under a deep crisis. On April 22, terrorists opened fire at Hindu pilgrims at the popular Baisaran tourist spot in Pahalgam, killing several and injuring many others. The attack, widely condemned across India, has had a chilling effect on the Valley's once-booming tourism sector.

Following the Pahalgam massacre, the Government of India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The cross-border strike reportedly neutralized dozens of terror operatives, escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. While the operation was hailed as a success in terms of n...