Government officials in India have acknowledged a security lapse following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The authorities admitted that the attack took them by surprise as it was not anticipated. In response to the incident, an all-party meeting was convened where opposition parties rallied behind the government in its stance against terrorism. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the government’s unwavering zero-tolerance policy towards such acts of violence. Additionally, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar provided a comprehensive briefing to President Droupadi Murmu on the current situation. The acknowledgment of the security lapse and the swift actions taken by the government to address the terror attack demonstrate a united front in combating terrorism in the region.