Shashi Tharoor Urges Caution in Assigning Blame for Pahalgam Attack Amid Ongoing Crisis:

Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP, suggested exercising caution after the Pahalgam attack where 26 civilians were killed on April 22. He acknowledges some security gaps but advocates for restraint in blame.

In his address at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Tharoor drew parallels with the October 7,2023 Hamas attack on Israel, stating that even countries with robust systems can face unforeseen threats.

"Focus Should Be On Resolving The Crisis First", Says Tharoor

Tharoor noted that regardless of whether there were failures, focus needs to be on managing the situation.

#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | On the Pahalgam terror attack, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "Obviously, there was no full proof intelligence. There was some failure... But we have got the example of Israel, the world's best intelligence services according to everybody,… pic.twitter.com/v0SMkULt6i
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“Military experts and planners are rarely if ever, discussed until after the conflict is over. While we don’t hear about the many neutralized threats, we seem to always hear about the very few successful fail cases. Which any country can deem true,” said Tharoor, urging caution on the blame game as the investigation unfolds.

Congress Party's Stand Versus Tharoor's Comments

Congress party has lashed out at the government for ‘serious intelligence and security failures' while Tharoor has called for calm. The party, however, showed ‘unconditional support’ for the government in capturing those responsible.

Tharoor’s comments diverge sharply from the rest of the party, focusing on accountability after dealing with the crisis.

India's Diplomatic and Security Responses

In reaction to the attack, India has imposed and undertaken several significant steps, including:

- Indus Waters Treaty is now suspended.
- Pakistani diplomats have been expelled.
- The Attari-Wagah border crossing is closed.
- There are orders for all Pakistani citizens to depart from India within 48 hours.

Moreover, the NIA (National Investigation Agency) has escalated its investigations to focus on forensic studies and eyewitness accounts. In parallel, combing operations continue in the rugged forests adjacent to Pahalgam.

Also, Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their assaults on terror sympathisers, having already destroyed six houses affiliated with militant suspects inside the last two days.

Border Activities

Following from these events:

- In the past 48 hours, 509 Pakistani citizens have exited India.
- 745 Indian citizens have crossed over into India from Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border.