Kashmir's youth worry about future as recent attack hits tourism

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/30/2025

Summary

A recent attack at a tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir has left local youth concerned about their future as they struggle with unemployment. The attack, claimed by suspected militants, killed 26 people in the volatile region where India and Pakistan both have territorial claims. Prime Minister Modi revoked Kashmir's autonomy last year, sparking opposition from Islamabad, while recent graduate Abid Hussain Mir, who relies on selling SIM cards for tourists, has seen his income drop as visitors flee due to the attack.