SRINAGAR: In a renewed push to restore normalcy and promote tourism, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has reopened 12 more tourist destinations across the Valley, months after the Pahalgam terror attack that raised serious security concerns and led to the closure of 87 tourist locations.

The decision comes after a phased review of the security scenario. With these additions, a total of 59 tourist destinations have now been reopened to the public. Officials said that the fresh list includes both well-known and offbeat locations, with strict security protocols and surveillance mechanisms in place.

The Pahalgam attack, which took place in early summer, had a chilling effect on tourism — one of the mainstays of Kashmir’s economy. Several bookings were cancelled, and the influx of tourist

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