Gun attack in Kashmir leaves five dead and seven injured

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A shooting in India’s Kashmir region has left one person dead and seven injured, with suspected militants opening fire in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam.

At least one person was killed and seven others injured after suspected militants opened fire in India’s Kashmir region on Tuesday, according to broadcaster India Today.

The attack occurred in Pahalgam, a well-known tourist destination in the scenic Muslim-majority territory. The area attracts thousands of visitors each summer, especially in recent years as militant violence in the region has gradually decreased.

Authorities have yet to release further details about the victims or confirm the identities of the attackers. Security forces have launched a search operation in the surrounding area as investigations continue.

The incident comes amid a period of relative calm in Kashmir, where years of conflict have given way to improved security, though occasional violent incidents still occur.

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