Spl Story; Political and Civil society of Chenab Valley welcome HM's Statement on killing of Terrorists involved in Pahalgam Attack Raising serious concerns about security lapses, questioning how such a horrific attack could occur in a high-security tourist zone like Pahalgam Slug-3007ZS_BHD_HM_PM_TEROR_R By Raja Rehber Jamal  Location-Bhaderwah  Anchor:Political and civil society reactions have poured in after Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that the three terrorists killed recently in an encounter in Kashmir were directly involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists on April 22, 2025.   Addressing the media, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Vice President Naresh Gupta welcomed the swift action by the security forces, describing it as "a justified and timely response" to the brutal attack that shook the nation. He praised the bravery and efficiency of the forces in eliminating the terrorists, stating that finally justice has been served.   However, while commending the forces, the Congress leader also raised serious concerns about security lapses, questioning how such a horrific attack could occur in a high-security tourist zone like Pahalgam. “While we welcome the revenge taken by our brave soldiers, we cannot ignore the fact that 26 innocent lives were lost. This points to a serious failure in our security grid. Who is responsible for that?” he asked.   He further said that after more than three months of pain and unanswered questions, the families of the victims have finally received some sense of justice and a true tribute to their loss.   Reacting to the Home Minister's statement, BJP State Secretary Advocate Manjeet Razdan said that the encounter under Operation Mahadev reaffirms the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. He hailed the operation Mahadev as a major success in restoring confidence among people and tourists. “Those who shed innocent blood will not be spared."    “This is a clear message to all those who dare to disturb peace in the region — you will not escape justice. The Centre is committed to protecting every citizen, including tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.   The political statements come amid public outrage and mourning over the April 22 terror strike, which was one of the deadliest in recent years targeting civilians in a tourist area. The Home Minister's assurance that the culprits have been eliminated has brought some relief, but the incident has reignited debates over intelligence failures and tourist safety in the region.   In addition to political voices, civil society members also applauded the efforts of the security forces, stating that the successful operation has brought relief to the entire region. “The elimination of those involved in the Pahalgam massacre is not only justice for the victims but also a warning to those trying to destabilize peace,” said Advocate Mohd Majid Malik, civil society representative and Prominent Social Worker of Chenab Valley.   As the valley recovers from the shock, political leaders and Civil Society have urged the government to tighten security, enhance coordination among agencies, and ensure that such tragedies are not repeated. Feed.  Shots  Bytes.  1. Naresh Gupta, JKPCC Vice President.  2. Manjeet Razdan, BJP State Secretary.  3. Advocate Mohd Majid Malik, Social Activist.  4. P2C Raja Rehber Jamal.  Regards Raja Rehber Jamal Chenab Valley E-mail :- rehberjamal12@gmail.com, rehberjamal12@rediffmail.com Mob:- 8803163150, 7006027038 , 7051440613