Government officials in India have acknowledged a security breach in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, citing that the attack took them by surprise. Following the incident, an all-party meeting was convened where opposition parties showed solidarity with the government’s anti-terrorism efforts. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the administration’s unwavering zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar provided a briefing to President Droupadi Murmu on the prevailing situation. The admission of the security lapse comes amidst heightened concerns over national security and the need for bolstered measures to combat terrorism effectively in the country.