Shinde Leaves for Srinagar to Help Maha Tourists Stuck in J&K
In a move aimed at expediting the process of bringing back stranded tourists from Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde left for Srinagar on Wednesday. The decision comes in the wake of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which has left several tourists from the state stuck in the region.
According to an official, Shinde will meet the stranded tourists, assess the local situation, and supervise the logistics related to their return. He reportedly left for Srinagar in a private aircraft, signaling a swift response from the government to address the crisis.
The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which occurred on Tuesday, has sent shockwaves across the country. The incident has left several tourists from Maharashtra, as well as other states, stranded in the region. The attack has also raised concerns about the safety of tourists traveling to Kashmir.
Shinde’s visit to Srinagar is seen as a significant step towards ensuring the safe return of the stranded tourists. As the Deputy Chief Minister, Shinde has been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the state’s response to the crisis.
The Maharashtra government has been working tirelessly to ensure the safe return of its citizens. In addition to Shinde’s visit, the government has also dispatched a team of officials to Srinagar to coordinate with the authorities and facilitate the return of the stranded tourists.
The team, led by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) KP Bakshi, will work closely with the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure that the tourists are safely evacuated from the region. The team will also assess the situation on the ground and provide necessary assistance to the stranded tourists.
The Maharashtra government has also set up a control room in Mumbai to monitor the situation and provide assistance to the stranded tourists. The control room has been equipped with the latest technology and staffed by officials from various departments, including the police, tourism, and health.
The government has also appealed to the tourists to remain calm and patient, assuring them that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure their safe return. “The government is committed to ensuring the safe and secure return of all stranded tourists,” said a government spokesperson. “We are working closely with the Jammu and Kashmir administration to facilitate their return.”
The terrorist attack in Pahalgam has sent shockwaves across the country, with many people expressing concern about the safety of tourists traveling to Kashmir. The attack has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the security measures in place to protect tourists.
However, the Maharashtra government has assured that it is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. “The government is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all tourists traveling to Kashmir,” said a government spokesperson. “We are working closely with the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to protect tourists.”
The situation in Kashmir is being closely monitored by the government, and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safe return of the stranded tourists. Shinde’s visit to Srinagar is seen as a significant step towards ensuring the safe return of the tourists, and the government is confident that all necessary steps will be taken to address the crisis.
