After the serenity of Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Indian-held Kashmir was shattered last week by a brutal attack, the urgent need is not only collective mourning but honest reflection. But regrettably, the result so far mirrors a pattern where accountability is misdirected and convenient narratives are uncritically accepted.The Pahalgam attack is, at its core, a grave security failure – one that unfolded not in a remote zone but in a heavily militarised area with plentiful surveillance and said to be under firm Indian control. According to Indian media reports, the attackers operated for an extended period, reportedly questioning victims before executing them. If these reports are accurate, the assailants had ample time, were organised, and showed no fear of interruption.
Kashmir: Why was India so quick to blame Pakistan? | Lowy Institute
