As a precautionary measure following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, authorities have closed nearly 50 public parks and gardens in vulnerable areas of Kashmir. Read on for more details.read moreNearly 50 public parks and gardens located in vulnerable areas of Kashmir valley have been shut as a precautionary measure in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Tuesday.Gates have been closed at 48 of the 87 public parks and gardens in Kashmir in view of the threat perception to tourists, they said.They said the security review was an ongoing process and more locations may be added to the list in the coming days.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADThe officials said the tourist locations which have been closed are in far-flung areas of Kashmir and include some of the new destinations thrown open over the past 10 years.More from India
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Pahalgam: 48 of 87 public parks and gardens closed in Kashmir Valley after terror attack
