Jammu And Kashmir Reopens To Tourists Two Months After Travel Advisory

Jammu and Kashmir reopen to tourists from today, more than two months after the government had asked tourists and pilgrims to leave the state before it made the big announcement of ending the special status for Jammu and Kashmir.
Thousands of tourists, pilgrims, workers, and students from other states had to leave Jammu and Kashmir in early August after authorities issued a security alert over possible terrorist attacks.

According to officials in the tourist department, about 20,000 to 25,000 visitors were present in the valley, which was in its peak tourist season at that time.

Telephone and internet services were suspended and public movements restricted in many areas hours before the center announced its Article 370 move.

The center also imposed massive security restrictions and took measures that included arresting politicians and posting extra troops to prevent any backlash.

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