PM Modi Cuts Short Saudi Visit After Terror Attack in Kashmir Kills 28Subheadline:Gunmen open fire on domestic tourists in Pahalgam; Emergency meeting held at Delhi airport upon PM’s return

**Date:** April 23, 202*Location:** New Delhi/Pahalgam:In a tragic escalation of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, at least 28 people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of domestic tourists in the town of Pahalgam.** The victims were visiting the popular hill destination nestled in the Himalayas when the attack occurred, leaving dozens dead and many others injured.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, urgently cut short his trip and returned to New Delhi. Upon arrival, he convened an emergency meeting at the airport with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra.Government sources described the situation as “extremely serious” and said all intelligence and security agencies have been put on high alert. The Prime Minister is expected to address the nation later today and announce possible countermeasures.Pahalgam, a usually peaceful resort town known for its scenic beauty and pilgrimage routes, has rarely seen attacks of this scale, raising concerns about a renewed wave of violence targeting civilians.