Indian security forces hunt militants after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

Incident apparently involving four gunmen is worst attack on civilians in India since Mumbai shootings in 2008Indian security forces flooded the Himalayan region of Kashmir as soldiers and police launched a massive manhunt for the perpetrators of a militant attack on Tuesday that claimed the lives of at least 26 tourists. As tens of thousands of armed police and soldiers fanned out across the region setting up checkpoints and searching vehicles, many businesses remained closed afer a call by religious and political figures.“The search operation is currently in progress, with all efforts focused on bringing the attackers to justice,” the Indian army said in a statement. Continue reading...

Indian security forces hunt militants after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

Incident apparently involving four gunmen is worst attack on civilians in India since Mumbai shootings in 2008

Indian security forces flooded the Himalayan region of Kashmir as soldiers and police launched a massive manhunt for the perpetrators of a militant attack on Tuesday that claimed the lives of at least 26 tourists.

As tens of thousands of armed police and soldiers fanned out across the region setting up checkpoints and searching vehicles, many businesses remained closed afer a call by religious and political figures.

“The search operation is currently in progress, with all efforts focused on bringing the attackers to justice,” the Indian army said in a statement. Continue reading...