Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani said the closure of several tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir is a "very short-term measure", emphasizing that the sites will be reopened soon following security review and sanitization to ensure the safety of tourists and locals.

“There is no need to panic. These closures are precautionary and will be lifted shortly once the areas are declared secure,” he said.
His remarks come in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack, which prompted the administration to temporarily shut down 48 tourist spots across the region as part of a wider security clampdown. However, many major tourist hubs remain operational under heightened security.
A government circular has outlined a district-wise shutdown plan, with several locations now guarded by CAPF, CRPF, and Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs).
The administration has reiterated that these steps are part of a broad.