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22 Apr 2026

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard along the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of an attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard along the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of an attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

Indian tourists enjoy a Shikara ride on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam incident on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator is police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard along the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of an attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard as boatmen wait for tourists on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of an attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, and have fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard along the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of an attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard along the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of an attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

Shikara boats are moored to the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of an attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, and have fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

A man rows a Shikara boat on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of an attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, and have fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

Indian tourists enjoy Shikara rides on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of an attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security has been significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, and have fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

Indian tourists enjoy a Shikara ride on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam incident on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator is police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

Indian tourists purchase Kashmiri shawls on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam incident on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities introduce a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator is police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

Indian tourists purchase Kashmiri shawls on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam incident on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities introduce a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator is police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

Indian tourists enjoy a Shikara ride on the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam incident on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator is police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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22 Apr 2026

Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol along the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2026. The Kashmir Valley marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam incident on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and one civilian. Security is significantly tightened across major tourist destinations in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have introduced a new QR code-based identification system for service providers. Officials state that every operator has been police-vetted and registered to ensure that only genuine, verified individuals work in the sector, a move aimed at rebuilding visitor confidence as tourism in the Valley shows signs of revival. Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full, having fought two of their three wars over the region.

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21 Apr 2026

A vendor displays a QR code while selling street food on his cart near the viewpoint in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on April 21, 2026. Jammu and Kashmir introduces a QR code-based verification system for tourists' safety in Pahalgam. The system facilitates the identification and verification of genuine and registered service providers, including pony-ride operators, hawkers, business establishments, and outside vendors.

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