A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court in the wake of the recent terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam..The petition filed by Advocate Vishal Tiwari has sought directions to the Union Home Ministry and the States to take safety measures for the protection of tourists visiting hill States and remote places, and to deploy armed forces in places where tourists gather in large numbers..The plea has also sought directions to establish proper medical facilities in tourist places, especially the remote hilly and valley areas, so that there can be prompt medical aid at the time of any emergency situation. According to the plea,"The economy of the most of the North Indian states mainly depends upon the tourism sector as the large number of tourists Visit during summer season. The terrorists attacks may reduce and impact the economy of the sector. It becomes very important to take safety measures for the protection of tourists. It is coming out that in pahalgaon attack there no any kind of security arrangements despite of the fact that it is a sensitive area. There shall be some sort of Armed security in such places, remote areas where tourists gather for sight scene and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and nature. By such measures only we can protect the tourists from terrorists attacks."The petitioner has also sought directions to ensure safety and security of the Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir.
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court in the wake of the recent terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam..The petition filed by Advocate Vishal Tiwari has sought directions to the Union Home Ministry and the States to take safety measures for the protection of tourists visiting hill States and remote places, and to deploy armed forces in places where tourists gather in large numbers..The plea has also sought directions to establish proper medical facilities in tourist places, especially the remote hilly and valley areas, so that there can be prompt medical aid at the time of any emergency situation. According to the plea,"The economy of the most of the North Indian states mainly depends upon the tourism sector as the large number of tourists Visit during summer season. The terrorists attacks may reduce and impact the economy of the sector. It becomes very important to take safety measures for the protection of tourists. It is coming out that in pahalgaon attack there no any kind of security arrangements despite of the fact that it is a sensitive area. There shall be some sort of Armed security in such places, remote areas where tourists gather for sight scene and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and nature. By such measures only we can protect the tourists from terrorists attacks."The petitioner has also sought directions to ensure safety and security of the Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir.
