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2 from Karnataka killed in Pahalgam attack: The CM has requested the kin of those on tour in Kashmir to get in touch via the helplines -- 080-43344334, 080-43344335, 080-43344336 With around 100 tourists from Karnataka in Kashmir , the state government has arranged for a special flight that can accommodate 180 passengers to transport them back to their home state. Speaking to News18, Karnataka minister Santosh Lad said he has been coordinating with state government officials to ensure the safe passage of people. ALSO READ: Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates HERE “The priority is to ensure that the families who have lost their loved ones are given the quickest and most seamless passage home.
Simultaneously, we are in touch with the families of those stranded. The information we have is that many of them are safe in their hotels for now, as security is very tight around the area. Families can rest assured their kin will come home soon—we will ensure that," he said.
The Karnataka government, with the help of the tourism department, also issued an official notice stating that every effort is being made to bring back Kannadigas who are currently visiting or wish to return to the state from Jammu and Kashmir, which has seen one of the deadliest terror attacks on civilians in Pahalgam , leaving 26 dead and several injured. “Priority will be given to those who have been visiting the area," said a source. Two of the deceased were from Karnataka—Manjunath Rao from Shivamogga and Bharat Bhushan from Bengaluru.
Another resident of Bengaluru, Madhusudhan, also tragically lost his life in the attack. His remains will be shifted to Chennai and then taken to Madhusudhan’s native village in Andhra Pradesh, as per the wishes of the family. Tejasvi Surya, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Bengaluru South, who was in Kashmir to attend a public accounts committee meeting, is in constant touch with the Lieutenant Governor’s office to provide all support, as well as with the DG, DIG South Kashmir, and DC Anantnag.
“The Government of India and all agencies here are extending every possible help to all affected by the unfortunate attack. Santosh Lad, Karnataka minister, is also in Srinagar and we are all extending every possible support to ensure the families receive assistance and care," Surya said. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been monitoring the rescue operations and requested the relatives and friends of those on tour in Jammu and Kashmir to get in touch with the authorities via the helplines immediately.
The helpline numbers are — 080-43344334, 080-43344335, 080-43344336. The government also asked tour operators and travel platforms and travel agents in Karnataka to share details of tourists who might still be in Jammu and Kashmir so that they can be traced and helped at the earliest..
