Mumbai Police are on high alert after a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Pahalgam on April 22. Terrorists opened fire on tourists at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot near Pahalgam. Of the 26 total killed, six were from Maharashtra; while many others were injured.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of INR 5 lakh each to the families of the six Maharashtra tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.
One person from Panvel was killed. He has been identified as Dilip Desale, a senior citizen. Another victim was Hemant Joshi, 44, from Dombivli West in Thane district. He had visited Kashmir with his maternal cousins, Sanjay Lele and Atul Mone, who were also killed in the same attack. The remaining two victims have been identified as Kaustubh Ganbote and Santosh Jagdale from Pune.
Coincidentally, another person named Santosh Jagdale from Sangli narrowly escaped the attack. He did not find a horse to ride to the meadow. That saved his life. However, seeing the death of a Santosh Jagdale on the news caused panic among his relatives. They kept calling him until they found out he was safe.
Two more tourists from Maharashtra were injured. They were S. Halchandra Rao and Manik Patel. Both were from Panvel.
There have been many tourists stranded in Kashmir. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde personally went to Jammu and Kashmir to meet to reassure them and bring them back to the state. Late last night, April 23, 75 of these tourists were brought back to the state by a special flight.
जम्मू आणि काश्मीरमधील पहलगाम येथे झालेल्या हल्ल्यानंतर राज्यातील काही पर्यटक हे जम्मू काश्मीरमध्ये अडकून पडले होते. या सर्वांना सुखरूप परत आणणे हे एक आव्हान होते. तेथील पर्यटकांशी बोलल्यावर ते भीतीच्या सावटाखाली असल्याचे मला समजले. त्यांना धीर देऊन पुन्हा राज्यात आणण्यासाठी मी… pic.twitter.com/TORGWSSmNS
— Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) April 24, 2025
To help tourists return home safely, two special flights will run from Srinagar to Mumbai on Thursday, April 24. One flight will be operated by IndiGo and the other by Air India. Together, they will carry 183 tourists.
काश्मिरातील महाराष्ट्राच्या नागरिकांना परत आणण्यासाठी आणखी एका विशेष विमानाची व्यवस्था झाली आहे. एअर इंडियाचे हे विमान महाराष्ट्रातील 100 पर्यटकांना घेऊन आज मुंबईला येईल. या विमानातील प्रवाशांची यादी सोबत जोडली आहे.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) April 24, 2025
मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी निर्देश दिल्यानंतर आज 2 विशेष… pic.twitter.com/WqRdPkWs2L
CM Devendra Fadnavis in Dombivali, offered his humble floral tributes to Late Atul Mone, Late Sanjay Lele, and Late Hemant Joshi, who lost their lives in the cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He met, consoled and expressed deepest condolences to the bereaving families.
CM Devendra Fadnavis in Dombivali, offered his humble floral tributes to Late Atul Mone, Late Sanjay Lele, and Late Hemant Joshi, who lost their lives in the cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He met, consoled and expressed deepest condolences to the bereaving families.… pic.twitter.com/08jKMk6Wo3
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) April 23, 2025
The Ministry of Civil Aviation made the arrangements for the flights. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis asked State Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol to book seats for stranded tourists. The minister said the state will cover all flight expenses.
Many tourists are trying to return home quickly. The attack has left people in fear. The attack led to a nationwide alert.
Amid escalated tensions, security has been tightened across Mumbai. Multiple checkpoints have been set up. Senior police officials have been told to stay alert. As per reports, vigilance has also increased along the coastline.
The Maharashtra State Home Department has ordered strict maritime surveillance. Police are keeping a close watch on seashores in Mumbai and nearby areas.
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