Pahalgam Terror Attack: Amit Malviya Gives New Twist, Points Finger at Local Administration

At the all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, a Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau informed leaders that Baisaran Valley was opened to tourists on April 20—without prior intimation to the security forces. As per intelligence officers, the area is typically accessible to tourists and Amarnath pilgrims only from June onwards. 

Amit Malviya Gives New Twist, Points Finger at Local Administration

Baisaran Valley was opened to tourists on April 20 without prior intimation to the security forces. According to intelligence officers at the all-party meeting, the area is typically accessible to tourists and Amarnath pilgrims only from June onwards.

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— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) April 25, 2025

This revelation has raised several critical questions, particularly about the role of the local administration.

BJP leader Amit Malviya pointed towards administrative lapses, citing the following concerns:

Who authorized the opening of an unsanitised area to tourists without notifying the security forces?

Why was the security apparatus kept in the dark about this decision?

How did terrorists become aware of the security lapse, while India’s own agencies remained unaware?

The local administration is expected to provide accountable and transparent responses to these pressing questions.