Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 02:40pm on 23 Apr 2025,Wednesday India
In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram emphasized the need for a comprehensive manhunt and a review of local intelligence mechanisms. Highlighting the importance of grassroots intelligence, he noted the challenges in policing sensitive regions without local support. Chidambaram affirmed the Congress party's backing for any effective government response and advocated for an all-party meeting post-fact-finding. He underscored the necessity of a broad social consensus against terrorism, warning against any condonation of violence. While reiterating the Congress's call for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, he clarified that this issue is distinct from counter-terrorism efforts. (PC: The Economic Times)
