In June, intelligence input had warned of Amarnath attack
Intelligence input had warned of a potential attack on the pilgrims on June 25; had the administration taken action, the deadly mishap could have been averted. Officials of the intelligence bureau at a state multi-agency coordination meeting claimed that both CRPF and J&K police had been warned of terrorist strike on pilgrims. The alert was revealed in a note by Kashmir's IGP Munir Khan.
Terrorists were directed to eliminate 150 yatris, 100 security personnel
According to the intelligence input received from Anantnag SSP, terrorists had been directed to eliminate around 100 to 150 yatris and about 100 police officers. The alert stated that the attack may be in the form of standoff fire on a yatra convoy. It also said that all the officials deployed on ground must be vigilant.
Army chief reviews Kashmir's security situation
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat reviewed the security situation in the Kashmir Valley and asked soldiers to keep up the pressure on terrorists. Rawat also met J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti to discuss several security related issues. Reportedly, the security forces will now deploy 7 army battalions and central paramilitary forces to ensure peace during the remaining duration of the yatra.
Opposition asks Centre to check intelligence failure
The deadly attack on pilgrims in the Amarnath Yatra saw the opposition parties questioning the Centre and introspect on the alleged intelligence failure. Eighteen opposition parties passed a resolution against the Amarnath terror strike and termed it as an attack on humanity and on India's plurality and diversity.
J&K government announces relief packages for kin of victims
The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet granted an ex-gratia of Rs. 6 lakh to the kin of Amarnath terror victims. Also, Rs. 2 lakh will be given to grievously injured and Rs. 1 lakh to people sustaining minor injuries. Governor N.N. Vohra too announced Rs. 5 lakh to the kin of victims and Rs. 1.5 lakh to the grievously injured pilgrims.
