Hyderabad: The Telangana government is working to help tourists from the state who are stuck in Kashmir after a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao has asked tour operators to share details about these tourists.
To support those affected, the government has set up helpline numbers. People can call 9440816071, 9010659333, or 040 23450368 for help or to give information about stranded tourists.
The Tourism Minister said that the government is taking steps to make sure all Telangana tourists in Kashmir return home safely. He added that the Telangana Tourism Department is working closely with Telangana Bhavan officials in Delhi and central agencies to handle the situation.
Tour operators and travel agents in Telangana have been asked to quickly give the details of people who have recently traveled to Jammu and Kashmir. This will help the government keep track of tourists and offer help when needed.
The helpline will be available continuously to assist tourists and their families. Friends and relatives are also encouraged to call the helpline numbers to share any useful information.
Officials said that there were no calls to the helpline on the first day it was announced. Around 80 tourists are believed to be stranded, and the government expects more calls to come in starting Friday.
