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Pahalgam Attack Exposes Security Failures and Conflicting Narratives

Authorities acknowledge lapses in Baisaran Valley security as survivors and records challenge government claims on tourist access and oversight.

Security personnel inspect the site in the aftermath of an attack as food stall chairs lie empty in Pahalgam on April 23, 2025.
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Overview

  • The April 22 terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, left 26 tourists dead, marking the deadliest civilian assault in Kashmir since 2019.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the valley was opened to tourists without police permission, but survivors and past visitors dispute this claim, citing prior access and security presence.
  • Eyewitness Bijoy B G, who narrowly escaped the attack, reported a complete absence of security personnel in the valley just an hour before the incident.
  • Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, questioned the government’s awareness of tourist activity in the area and its failure to ensure adequate security measures.
  • The attack has prompted intensified counter-terror operations, scrutiny of government oversight, and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan.