The government reportedly stated that local authorities failed to inform security agencies before opening the Baisaran area in Anantnag districtread moreThe Indian government on Thursday (April 24) hinted at a ‘security lapse’ in view of the Pahalgam terror attack. At the all-party meet, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said there were lapses that the government has to find out.“If nothing had gone wrong, why would we be sitting here? There have been lapses somewhere that we have to find out,” Shah reportedly told the Opposition leaders during the meeting.According to sources, during the all-party meet, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi asked the government why there were no security forces deployed at the attack site.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADThe opposition is also reported to have raised questions about the failure of security protocol and intelligence.In response, the government reportedly stated that local authorities failed to inform security agencies before opening the Baisaran area in Anantnag district. This area is usually kept off-limits until the Amarnath Yatra begins in June.More from India
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Will Amarnath Yatra be affected after the Pahalgam terror attack?The government called the all-party meeting to brief opposition leaders after the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed 26 people, mostly tourists, sparking strong political and public anger.Opposition backs government on PakistanAccording to sources, the opposition parties extended full support to the government and assured they will back whatever action is taken by New Delhi against Pakistan.The opposition also welcomes steps taken by the government so far, including pausing the Indus Water Treaty. Opposition parties also reiterated support to the government’s zero tolerance policy on terrorism.Meanwhile, some opposition leaders asked how the government was planning to implement its decision to halt the Indus Water Treaty.TagsJammu and KashmirKashmirEnd of Article
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Pahalgam terror attack: At all-party meet, govt hints at ‘security lapse’
