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00:03 Report / Adil Bhat 
00:17 Sanjay Kangle / Tourist
01:36 Adil Bhat / DW Correspondent
02:30 Yasin Ahmad / House boat owner
02:50 Sanjay Kangle / Tourist

Script:

00:02- 00:15

Sanjay and Anupama had just started their dream holiday when the rampage began – a kilometer away.

They escaped, but they’re haunted by images of the attack.

+++ SOT (English) Sanjay Kangle, Tourist (00:15- 00:41)
“I thought it could have been me if I would have been there or if it had happened at a different spot where we were, I may be one of the victims of that particular incident.” Whenever we will think of the memories of visiting Kashmir and seeing this beautiful place, always that one point will disturb that happiness.”

00:42- 00:50

Sanjay is not alone. Thousands of tourists, are rushing to leave. Many are gripped by fear, and cancelling their trips.

00:52-00:58

On the streets of Kashmir, there is sadness and anger.

The local population is reeling from the shock.

00:58- 1:00

(ATMO: Slogan chanting in the background)

1:00- 1:06

They’re holding protests and peace vigils across Kashmir – condemning the attack.

1:07-1:21

+++ VOX 1 (Hindi)
“((These innocent killings)) The killing of these innocent people have left a stain on us. I want to tell the world and the people of India:
Kashmiris had nothing to do with this attack. We’ve always welcomed tourists into our homes and hearts.”

1:21- 1:34

+++ VOX 2 ( Hindi)
“We are deeply saddened and disturbed. These tourists came to enjoy the beauty of our land and instead they have lost their lives here” 

01:34
+++ PTC: Adil Bhat , DW correspondent ( 1:34- 1:57)

Kashmir region has seen heights of armed insurgency during the 1990’s. Thousands of people have been killed here but rarely have we seen an attack like this in which tourists were targeted at this scale. Experts say that there was always this unwritten rule even among many militant groups that tourists will never be targeted but it seems that those rules have been changed now.

1:58- 2;15

And many Kashmiris fear the consequences will be far-reaching. Tourism is their lifeline, a crucial part of the local economy.

At Dal Lake, one of Kashmir’s most iconic tourist spots, the impact is already being felt.

2;17- 2;27

Yasin Ahmad has been running a houseboat business for decades. He says the fallout has been devastating. Just days ago, his houseboat was full. Today, it’s nearly empty.

Yasin Ahmad, House Boat owner
+++ SOT ( Hindi) 2;27- 2:39
“We have received 130 cancellations in the past few days, and if tourists won’t be coming then we Kashmiris won’t be able to support and feed ((the)) our families. And people like us die of hunger ((then)).”

2:40- 2:48

Back to Sanjay and Anupama, these are their final moments in Kashmir. Like thousands of others, they’re heading home, shaken and heartbroken.

+++ SOT: [English] 2:49- 3:03
Sanjay Kangle , Tourist
“We are carrying very sad memories with us. And they will not vanish so fast. I think they will be forever with us till things get sorted out or those people will get caught or punished.”