“Allahu Akbar” Shouted Before Terror: Tourist’s Under 15 Feet Pahalgam Account

Zipline Terror: “Allahu Akbar,” Then Gunfire 15 Feet Below in Pahalgam

A painful incident was the throw from the zipline at Pahalgam-another famous tourist destination, recorded in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir-on someone who sat pretty scared 15 feet above ground. That chilling event had a series of unearthly happenings that began with that loud shout-more like what has become a tagline for those very unfortunate incidents: “Allahu Akbar.” Whoosh, and then a beautiful landscape so nice to play around suddenly got ripped apart by the sounds of gunfire, and that magically turned into an adventure of death.

Pahalgam appears to have been painted idyllicly on canvas, and it happened suddenly and painfully into such a setting. The image before the ears of the tourist is that of initial thrill gliding through the air above the beautiful countryside but suddenly replaced by confusion and then stark terror, as an operator shouted through the valley for everyone to hear, before the unmistakable crackle of gunfire sealed the deal. Hanging mid-air, 15 feet above the land, would undoubtedly have heightened that sensation-having a wide, unobstructed, yet terrifying view of the action below.

The indictment, the term “Allahu Akbar,” which stands for “God is the greatest,” is just an expression of faith for the Muslim community around the world. However, extremist groups have repeatedly weaponized the statement “Allahu Akbar” with the violanthropist acts and turned it against itself-a religious declaration, now, into a herald of terror for conscious Muslims. Hearing this phrase right before violent attacks gives a serpentine affect-lizard-brain reactions of fright and dread since it is now tied to all the terrible deeds since its said in its name.

It just goes on to show how even when a hectic search for peace and stability continues in the region, terrorism never leaves it. The very fact that such scary violence can engulf even the most densely populated tourist area proves how difficult it must be for security forces to secure any location. It brings great pain in how the average Indian suffers at the hands of the very people he calls his compatriots. More than that, however, it’s a reminder that the cost of terrorism is borne not only by victims but by the larger society and the sense of security resident and visitor alike enjoy.

There would be considerable impact on the tourist on the zipline seen careening through space. To a person so wholly vulnerable to witness such violence unfold and hear the shouted phrase immediately before the gunfire, it would probably leave casualties-worthy trauma: such an enjoyable pastime ruined in its memories through the horror of a potentially ruinous end.

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This incident would have a wider impact on tourism in Pahalgam and the entire Kashmir Valley. Such incidents will generate insurmountable barriers of fear in the minds of potential tourists, and poor tourism, an important means of livelihood for many in the region, would follow. Local government authorities now have before them a huge challenge: that of tourists being reassured, if an overture can be made toward rebuilding confidence in the area regarding its safety and security.

Such considerations in recounting the incident give rise to questions in regard to the people behind the crime and their motives. The first shout might give some direction, but only a thorough investigation would tell who are the attackers and what reasons lie behind the terror attack. This is important because understanding the geography and context means that future events can be prevented and the root causes of such violence can be addressed.

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