Will a Parliamentary Committee Address the Aftermath of the Pahalgam Terror Attack?

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Key Takeaways
- Parliamentary Committee's visit marks the first official tour post-terror attack.
- Focus on evaluating security responses in the region.
- Meetings planned with top administrative officials in Jammu.
- Visit to the terror attack site in Baisaran Valley.
- Public and political leaders are reacting strongly to the incident.
New Delhi, June 28 (NationPress) In the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that led to the loss of 26 lives, a Parliamentary Committee is preparing to visit the stricken area. This marks the inaugural official visit since the tragedy, with the objective of evaluating the local conditions and examining administrative and security measures in place.
The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines, and Steel, under the leadership of senior BJP MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur, will embark on an extensive study tour that will also include destinations like Mumbai, Coorg, and Srinagar.
As part of their itinerary in Kashmir, committee members will first head to Jammu, where they will conduct initial meetings with senior administrative officials.
During their time in Jammu, the delegation plans to visit the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine before taking the Vande Bharat Express to Srinagar.
In Srinagar, the committee will hold further discussions concerning regional development, security issues, and the ramifications of terrorism on civilian life and tourism.
After concluding their engagements in Srinagar, the committee will proceed to Pahalgam to inspect the actual site of the terror attack in Baisaran Valley.
This heinous attack, which took place in Baisaran Valley close to the renowned tourist destination of Pahalgam, has left the nation in shock and elicited strong reactions from both the public and political leaders.
Reports indicate that victims were singled out after being asked their names, highlighting the barbaric and communal nature of the assault.
To facilitate the coordination of this significant visit, the Jammu and Kashmir government has designated S.P. Rukwal, Director of Geology and Mining, as the official coordinator.