Pahalgam Terror Attack: Eyewitnesses recount day of horror

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Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam | 2.30 pm, Tuesday

Over 1,500 tourists are scattered across the valley—some on horseback, others filming reels. Behind the pines, seven terrorists dressed in military-style camouflage lie in wait.

2.45 pm

Gunfire erupts near the forest edge. At first, many mistake it for the popping of a balloon. But the shots don’t stop. Guides and vendors shout warnings: “Run!”

2.50 pm

One group of terrorists charges into the meadows, firing indiscriminately. Men are stopped, questioned—and shot point blank.

3.15 pm

The attackers retreat into the dense pine forest. Injured tourists are loaded onto horses. Guides lead them to safety. Some women and children collapse beside the dead.

3.30 pm

Security forces reach the valley. Army helicopters begin airlifting survivors.

3.40 pm

Reinforcements arrive. A large-scale search operation begins inside the forest.

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