The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025 has sent shockwaves across the country. Following the attack, airlines like IndiGo and Air India have stepped up to provide emergency services by adding extra flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai. Moreover, officials have released travel advisories and security has been ramped up throughout Kashmir. Here’s comprehensive information about all the safety measures to ensure maximum safety of civilians and tourists.
Security Measures For Travelers In Pahalgam And Other Regions
Air India And IndiGo Introduce Extra Flights
Air India will operate two additional flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Srinagar to Mumbai on April 23, 2025. These flights will operate as per the below schedule:
- Srinagar to Delhi: 11:30 AM
- Srinagar to Mumbai: 12:00 PM
It has increased the frequency of its flights to ensure that maximum travelers evacuate the region.
#TravelAdvisory:
In light of the current situation in #Srinagar, we’ve extended waivers on rescheduling/cancellation. We’re also operating two special flights on April 23. For more information, please visit https://t.co/h9C5tfcUUP or call +91 124 4973838 – +91 124 6173838 pic.twitter.com/SDccuqW1Gl— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 22, 2025
IndiGo has extended waivers on rescheduling/cancellation for travel until April 30, 2025. These waivers will be applicable to bookings made on or before April 22, 2025. Additionally, the airline will operate two additional flights on April 23, 2025 to and from Srinagar, one each from Delhi and Mumbai.
The central government has also issued warnings to airlines, asking them to not hike up ticket prices. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to make sure that airlines provide assistance to those in need and ensure fair pricing in such turbulent times.
Heightened Security In Kashmir: More Checkpoints, Patrols, And Security Announcements
Security across Kashmir has been ramped up after the attack. Authorities have revised travel advisories for Jammu and Kashmir – they have advised travelers to avoid non-essential visits to sensitive zones. They also advised travelers and locals to stay updated about the latest Pahalgam news updates.
Local administration has deployed more security personnel across tourist spots like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg. Moreover, police have now installed new security checkpoints and ramped up patrolling in these areas. These moves to ensure public safety have been deployed to stabilize the region after the Pahalgam attack.
Hotel Bookings And Tour Operators See Cancellations
The month of April marks the beginning of the spring season in Jammu and Kashmir and sees a surge in tourist arrivals. Now, many arriving tourists are cancelling their plans of visiting Kashmir.
Many have already cancelled their hotel bookings and scheduled tours. Operators have also suspended services to Pahalgam until further notice. Local businesses and tour operators in the region are working together to stabilize the situation as much as possible. They are actively monitoring the situation and stepping up for assistance wherever required.
Bharatiya Janata Party Sets Up 24X7 Help Desk/Emergency District Control Room
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut down his state visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to New Delhi on April 23, 2025. He then held an emergency meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assess the situation.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set up a dedicated 24X7 Help Desk/Emergency District Control Room for tourists in the Deputy Commissioner office in Srinagar. They’ve mentioned contacts of the concerned authorities that travelers/visitors can contact for assistance.
Helplines for Tourists have been established for the unfortunate terror incident at Pahalgam.
Please contact the following numbers for any assistance and information:
8899931010
8899941010
99066 63868 (Mr Nissar Asst Director Tourism )
99069 06115 (Mr Mudassir Tourist Officer)— Jammu & Kashmir Tourism (@JandKTourism) April 22, 2025
Here are the contacts:
| Name of Department | Control Room |
| Emergency Operation Center, DC Office, Srinagar (WhatsApp number) | 0194-2483651
0194-2457543 7780805144 7780938397 |
Moreover, the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism’s official X handle has posted information about tourist helplines.
- 8899931010
- 8899941010
- 99066 63868 (Mr Nissar Asst Director Tourism)
- 99069 06115 (Mr Mudassir Tourist Officer)
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Announces Kashmir Bandh
The JKNC has announced a Kashmir Bandh on April 23, 2025 to condemn the Pahalgam attack. The party has stressed the fact that the Kashmir Bandh is not just a protest but a means of expressing their outrage.
