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Title: Kerala Tourist Group Escapes Terror Attack Near Pahalgam: A Narrow Escape from Tragedy

A 23-member tourist group from Kerala, including a child, narrowly escaped the deadly terror attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 lives on Tuesday afternoon.

The group had originally planned to go horse-riding at the site of the attack but backed out at the last minute, citing high prices. Instead, they chose to visit another nearby location by taxi. “The rates quoted for the horse ride were too expensive for us. So we took a taxi to another location,” they said.

“We were on the way to Baisaran when we heard loud sounds. Shops were shutting and people were running,” a woman from the group said while speaking to reporters at Kerala House in New Delhi. “We didn’t understand what was happening until our guide asked us if we wanted to be alive or go sightseeing.”

The group was immediately taken back to their hotel. Only later, through news reports, did they realize how close they had come to the attack.

“If we had gone for that horse ride, we too would have been among those killed,” said one of the men from the group.

They also raised serious concerns about the lack of security at tourist spots. “There were security forces on the roads, but none at the actual locations. Maybe that’s why they targeted the place,” they alleged.

Published On: Apr 24, 2025

Title: Kerala Tourist Group Escapes Terror Attack Near Pahalgam: A Narrow Escape from Tragedy A 23-member tourist group from Kerala, including a child, narrowly escaped the deadly terror attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 lives on Tuesday afternoon. The group had originally planned to go horse-riding at the site of the attack but backed out at the last minute, citing high prices. Instead, they chose to visit another nearby location by taxi. “The rates quoted for the horse ride were too expensive for us. So we took a taxi to another location,” they said. “We were on the way to Baisaran when we heard loud sounds. Shops were shutting and people were running,” a woman from the group said while speaking to reporters at Kerala House in New Delhi. “We didn’t understand what was happening until our guide asked us if we wanted to be alive or go sightseeing.” The group was immediately taken back to their hotel. Only later, through news reports, did they realize how close they had come to the attack. “If we had gone for that horse ride, we too would have been among those killed,” said one of the men from the group. They also raised serious concerns about the lack of security at tourist spots. “There were security forces on the roads, but none at the actual locations. Maybe that’s why they targeted the place,” they alleged. Published On: Apr 24, 2025

A 23-member tourist group from Kerala, including a child, narrowly avoided a deadly terror attack near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in 26 fatalities. The group had initially planned to go horse-riding at the attack site but opted for a taxi to a different location due to high prices. As they traveled, they heard loud noises and witnessed chaos as people fled the area.

After being quickly returned to their hotel, the group learned through news reports just how close they had come to the attack. One member expressed that had they proceeded with their original plan, they could have been among the victims. This experience prompted them to voice concerns about the inadequate security measures at tourist sites, noting that while there were security forces on the roads, none were present at the actual locations where the attack occurred.

The group’s harrowing experience highlights the need for improved safety protocols in tourist areas, especially in regions prone to violence. Their close call serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by travelers in such environments.

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www.indiatoday.in
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Title: Ludlow and District Riding for the Disabled Seeks Volunteers to Sustain Vital Community Service

Ludlow and District Riding for the Disabled (RDA) are appealing for new volunteers who can spare their Mondays to make sure the charity does not fold.

The charity has been in action around the Ludlow community since 1973 where they make sure visitors enjoy an active outdoor experience.

Based at Country Treks near Cleobury Mortimer since September 2021, group organiser Maggie Anderson is “very worried” that the charity will disappear if not enough volunteers come forward. Previously based at North Farm Riding Establishment, volunteering at the RDA has been described as “fun, rewarding and confidence building.”

The charity has over 30 years of experience, offers British Horse Society training and some of the names of the horses include Quaver, Teddy and Dallas.

“Our riders benefit hugely but we’re having to turn away prospective riders because we are unable to help them,” Maggie said. “If we had more people on the ground to help, we would be in a much better position to accommodate more riders.”

Ludlow and District RDA say they would love to meet new volunteers to make an enormous difference to someone’s life. The charity is looking for people who can be happy around horses and make sure people with a range of disabilities such as mild learning difficulties and quite severe autism are looked after.

The RDA adds that experience with horses or ponies is not essential because training is given. If volunteers can be comfortable around horses and happy to work with other like-minded volunteers, the RDA would like new volunteers to come in as soon as possible.

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Title: "Kerala Tourists Escape Terror Attack in Kashmir by Skipping Costly Horse Ride"

A group of 23 tourists from Kerala had a narrow escape from a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, after they decided to skip a planned horse ride due to high costs. Instead of heading toward the usual tourist path, they diverted to a nearby location for sight-seeing—an unexpected decision that likely saved their lives.

A Costly Ride Turned Life-Saving

The group, which included a child, had originally considered horse riding, a popular activity in Pahalgam. However, the high prices made them change their plans and take a taxi elsewhere. “The rates quoted for the horse ride were too expensive for us. So we took a taxi to another location. From there, we were on the way to Baisaran when we heard some loud sounds, shops were being closed and people were running away,” one of the tourists said.

Initially unaware of what was unfolding, they turned to their guide for direction. “We initially did not realise what was happening and asked our guide to take us to another sight-seeing location. But he asked whether we wanted to be alive or go for sightseeing,” the woman recalled.

Shock and Realization at the Hotel

The group was quickly brought back to their taxi pick-up point and then escorted to their hotel rooms. “When we reached the hotel, we saw on the news what had happened and how we narrowly escaped the same fate,” she added. Another member of the group reflected on how close the brush with danger had been. “If we had not avoided the horse-ride, we too would have been among those killed,” he said.

Security Concerns Raised by Survivors

While the group was thankful to be safe, they were also vocal about what they saw as major lapses in security at tourist hotspots. “There were security personnel on the roads to these places, but no security people at the locations. Probably that is why they attacked that place,” one of them said. The attack, which occurred near Pahalgam on a Tuesday afternoon, left 26 people dead, making it the most lethal incident in Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama terror strike. Most of the victims were tourists.

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