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Blood Stained Grounds, Broken chairs | Aftermath of Pahalgam Attack

On April 22, a militant attack in Pahalgam resulted in the death of 26 tourists - 25 Indians and one Nepali. The attack, which shocked the world and prompted India and Pakistan to dowgrade their ties, was one of the deadliest to strike the valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike. In these pictures, 바카라's photographers capture the aftermath of the attack, which has forever changed "mini Switzerland."

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Remnant of food stalls lie scattered in the forest near the tourist spot | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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Tourist's belongings left after attack | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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The location of the attack with photo albums of visitors taken in the area | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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Makeshift shacks abandoned and vandalized | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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A view of the sitting and refreshment area for tourists | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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Food and bags of tourists lie abandoned in the shacks of the tourist spot | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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Guards scan the nearby forests as part of the investigation mission | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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Heavily armed guards border the perimeter of the spot | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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Army personnel stand guard at the spot of attack which remain sealed | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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Remnants of blood from injured tourists beyond the gates | Photo: Yasir Iqbal
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