Despite the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, Jammu and Kashmir Bank's exposure to the tourism sector is minimal, making the direct financial impact limited. The bank's MD,

Muhammad Iqbal, a Kashmiri shawl vendor in Mussoorie, was assaulted by locals just a day after the Pahalgam terror attack. “Initially, three people approached me, checked my Aadhaar card, and began hurling abuses, targeting my mother and sister with vile language. Soon, nearly ten others joined in and slapped me repeatedly,” Iqbal told The Hindu.