According to Bhatt, the gunfire continued for eight to ten minutes before pausing briefly. He said the Army arrived in the area in twenty to twenty-five minutes.
“Four to five individuals were shot as the gunfire resumed. In front of us, 15–16 tourists were shot,” he said. “When we reached the gate, we saw that the local public had already left.”
Within 18 to 20 minutes, they provided cover for every visitor. After the Army provided us with cover, we felt secure. I am appreciative to the Indian Army.
The region’s senior elected official, Omar Abdullah, posted on social media, saying, “This attack is much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years.”
Additionally, Donald Trump responded on Truth Social, writing: “Very alarming news from Kashmir. India and the United States are united in their fight against terrorism.
After police searched homes and woods in Kashmir, over 500 individuals were taken into custody for interrogation, a local police officer told Reuters on Monday, April 28.
