Pahalgam attack: Indian government breaks silence, admits security lapse

In a rare admission, the Indian government has acknowledged a serious security lapse in the recent Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives, including those of tourists.

During a closed-door all-parties meeting, a senior leader from the ruling party reportedly told opposition members, “If everything was fine, why would we be sitting here? Clearly, mistakes were made, and we need to figure out where things went wrong.”

This crucial meeting was called to brief opposition leaders following the tragic attack in Pahalgam. According to India Today, the discussion quickly turned to heated questions about the lack of security.

Opposition leaders demanded answers: “Where were the security forces? Where was the CRPF?”

Sources revealed that the government admitted local authorities had failed to alert security agencies before opening the Baisaran area in Anantnag district, a region that remains closed until the start of the Amarnath Yatra in June.

This lapse in coordination, critics say, may have paved the way for the deadly attack.