We Indians Will Not Allow Anyone to Tarnish Our Country’s Image; Bangalore Tourist
After Landing in Kashmir, I Directly Visit Pahalgam to Show Solidarity for Bharat Mahaan and to Demonstrate That This Is the Safest Place to Visit.
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Srinagar, April 29 : With life returning to Pahalgam after the deadliest attack before days, which claimed the lives of 28 tourists, visitors are sending a loud and clear message: “We Indians will not allow those who tarnish our country’s image to succeed.” They declare that they will not be intimidated by cowardly acts and will continue visiting this place. “This is our India, and we will keep coming here, staying with the locals,” they affirm.
Speaking exclusively with Kashmir Despatch, an IT tech employee from Bangalore, who visited with his lawyer wife and children, stated that before visiting Srinagar, he directly came to Pahalgam to show solidarity for Bharat Mahaan and to demonstrate to the world that this is the safest place to visit.
He said, “We Indians will not allow those who tarnish our country’s image with these cowardly acts, and we will not be afraid to stop visiting our beautiful part of India.”
He added, “We Indians will not allow anybody to take us for a ride. A few cowardly people will not tarnish our country’s image.”
He also said, “Pahalgam is the safest place on earth. Let’s all come and spend time here; it’s safe and secure, and we can make our country proud.”
Another tourist, Arvindiya from Gujarat, said that after visiting Gulmarg and Sonmarg, they have now come to Pahalgam, and it’s absolutely a safe and secure place.
He mentioned, “The locals are so nice to us, and they haven’t made us feel insecure in any way. There is no fear here; let’s all come—there are no issues. Everything is fine and calm.”
Wasari Dal, a female tourist from Maharashtra, said that since coming to Pahalgam, they have had a great time. “We enjoyed a lot; there is no sense of fear at any angle. I request all the people across the country who plan to visit Kashmir to come and enjoy a great time, especially in Pahalgam.”
She also praised the locals for their hospitality.
Himan, another tourist from Rajkot, said that they came directly to Pahalgam before entering Kashmir. “It’s peaceful; it’s absolutely safe. Don’t pay heed to the rumors—come here and enjoy nature’s best.”
He added, “The locals are giving immense love and respect to the tourists, so come and feel safe here.”
