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AT least 20 tourists have been shot dead in Indian-controlled Kashmir after gunment opened fire at a beauty spot.

Cops described the “terror attack” as being near the resort town of Pahalgam, blaming it on militants fighting Indian rule.

Paramedics carry a wounded person on a stretcher outside a hospital.

Paramedic carries a wounded tourist on a stretcher at a hospital in Anantnag after assailants indiscriminately fired at tourists visiting Pahalgam, Indian controlled KashmirCredit: AP
Ambulance driving on a road after a suspected militant attack.

An ambulance drives following a suspected militant attack, near Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag districtCredit: Reuters
US Vice President JD Vance speaking at a podium with American and Indian flags in the background.

US Vice President JD Vance addresses a gathering at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur todayCredit: AFP

Two senior officers said at least four gunmen, who they described as militants, fired at dozens of terrified tourists from close range.

The cops said that at least three dozen others were injured – many of whom are in serious condition.

Officials tragically collected at least 20 bodies in Baisaran meadow, some 5km from the disputed regions resort town of Pahalgam.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

A manhunt has been launched, with cops and soldiers searching for the attackers.

The terrifying gunfire came as US Vice President JD Vance arrived for his four-day visit to India.

Calling the attack “devastating,” he added on social media: “Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack.”

US President Donald Trump also noted the “deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir”.

He said: “The United States stands strong with India against terrorism.”

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India’s home minister, Amit Shah, wrote on social media: “We will come down heavily on the perpetrators with the harshest consequences.”

The meadow in Pahalgam is a hugely popular tourist destination, with its picturesque, snow-capped mountains and pine forests dotted across the landscape.

It is visited by hundreds of holidaymakers every day as Kashmir has become a major domestic tourist destination, especially for its Himalayan foothills.

The millions of visitors also see a different side of the region, with security checkpoints seen everywhere, as well as armoured vehicles while soldiers patrol the streets.

Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer part of Kashmir – but both claim the territory in its entirety.

Militants in the Indian-controlled part have been fighting New Delhi’s rule since 1989.

Tens of thousands of civilians, rebels, as well as government forces, have been killed in the conflict.

A wounded woman on a stretcher in a hospital, surrounded by people.

Paramedic carry a wounded tourist on a stretcher at a hospital in AnantnagCredit: AP
Indian security officers patrolling in armored vehicles.

Indian security officers patrol in armored vehicle near Pahalgam in south KashmirCredit: AP
Security forces outside a hospital in Anantnag, India, following a terrorist attack.

Security forces stand guard at the government hospital in Anantnag, south of SrinagarCredit: EPA
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