Pahalgam Attack: India’s Security Narrative Raises Many Questions

Despite deploying the world’s largest standing force in IIOJK, India’s claim of post-Article 370 normalcy is cracking under the pressure of the Pahalgam attack—and the questions are piling up.

India’s internal security approach in IIOJK is under fresh scrutiny after the recent Pahalgam incident, which has shaken public confidence and drawn international attention. The irony is sharp: even with nearly 800,000 troops deployed for decades, India continues to face major security lapses, while simultaneously claiming a “return to peace” since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019.

Security Paradox in the IIOJK

Despite deploying nearly 800,000 troops in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir for over three decades, India struggles to explain repeated security lapses while simultaneously claiming “normalcy” post-Article 370 revocation.

A Breach Too Deep: Pahalgam Incident Under Scrutiny

Claims of militant infiltration spanning over 70 km into one of the most secured and tourist-centric areas without interception have cast serious doubts over India’s internal security narrative.

Premature Blame Game: No Evidence, Yet Accusations Fly

Within minutes of the incident, Indian social media accounts linked to intelligence narratives blamed Pakistan, despite no claims of responsibility or tangible proof linking the attack to Pakistani groups.

A Tale of Two Approaches: Silence vs. Transparency

While Pakistan has publicly presented evidence of Indian links to militant acts within its borders, India remains notably silent on similar allegations, opting instead to amplify victimhood without substantiation.

Manufactured Consent or Misguided Strategy?

Rising media pressure and rhetoric fueled by security establishments may be pushing the Indian government towards confrontation, raising critical questions about accountability and the potential fallout of escalating tensions.

Questions That Demand Answers:

• Why does Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Advisor, remain unchallenged despite repeated lapses under his watch?
• Why do high-profile militant attacks often coincide with BJP-led administrations, particularly near elections or policy shifts?
• What exactly is India’s long-term endgame in Kashmir and its strategy vis-à-vis Pakistan?
• Why are the voices and aspirations of Kashmiri people routinely silenced, while blame is directed outward?