Pahalgam witnessed a terror attack. Twenty-eight tourists lost their lives. Some survived by reciting Islamic verses or due to unforeseen circumstances. A professor from Assam University recited the kalma. A techie from Bengaluru was killed for identifying as Hindu. A family from Kerala avoided the attack due to a delayed lunch order. A honeymooning couple's trip turned tragic.
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