Srinagar, May 28 || Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced that the government will establish a memorial in memory of the 26 victims of the April 22 terror attack in Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam.
“We have been discussing this from day one - a memorial will be set up in Baisaran for the 26 innocent lives lost, as a lasting tribute and a reminder that they will never be forgotten,” the Chief Minister said.
Addressing a gathering of travel and tour operators from across the country, the Chief Minister emphasised the importance of reviving tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
“In today’s cabinet meeting, held here in Pahalgam, the Public Works Department was authorised to grant in-principle approval for this memorial,” he said Tuesday evening.
He added that suggestions would be sought to ensure that the memorial is not only magnificent but also dignified and respectful.
Extending heartfelt gratitude to the visiting tour operators, the Chief Minister said, “I thank each one of you for coming to Pahalgam and supporting the revival of tourism. I recognise many of you as those who reignited tourism in the Valley during the most challenging times – when even the locals feared venturing out.”