A Kashmiri journalist has raised critical questions about the recent attack in Pahalgam, questioning how militants could penetrate areas with such heavy military presence.
"Why does security fail despite 700,000 to 1.2 million Indian troops deployed?" the journalist asked, pointing out the stark contrast between rigorous checks on ordinary citizens and the apparent ease with which attackers moved through the region.
The journalist questioned whether the Indian army's focus is misplaced on ordinary Kashmiris rather than actual threats, asking: "How did the attackers arrive? How did they cross dozens of checkpoints?" He further questioned whether such an attack would be possible without internal facilitation.
These inquiries have sparked wider debate about both the competence and intentions of Indian forces in Kashmir, with some suggesting the possibility of a staged operation.
