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Kashmir tourism crippled due to unrest

Saturday, 23 July 2016 11:31 PM [ Last Update: Saturday, 23 July 2016 11:32 PM ]

Indian paramilitary troopers patrol after clashes in Srinagar on July 23, 2016. Large parts of Indian-administered Kashmir have been under continuous 24-hour curfew since the death on July 8 of a popular rebel leader sparked wide-scale protests and clashes with government forces who have fired and killed 46 civilians so far. (AFP)

Munawar Zaman
Press TV, Indian-Controlled Kashmir

Violence in the Indian-controlled Kashmir has crippled tourism. As our correspondent Munawar Zaman reports, hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris whose livelihood depends on tourism are facing a dire situation due to the ongoing unrest. Instant booking cancellations are raising fears of another major loss during the summer tourist season.

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