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Parliamentary Committee Urges Enhanced Security at Jammu & Kashmir Tourist Sites After Pahalgam Attack
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 10:40 AM
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Following the Pahalgam attack, a parliamentary committee has recommended stricter security protocols for tourist destinations across Jammu & Kashmir to safeguard visitors and prevent future incidents.
The committee, comprising members from both houses, highlighted the need for comprehensive security measures at key tourist spots in Jammu & Kashmir after the recent attack in Pahalgam. It urged state authorities to deploy additional security personnel, install surveillance systems, and conduct regular safety drills.
The recommendations also call for improved coordination between local police, the Border Security Force, and the tourism department to ensure swift response to any threats. The committee emphasized that protecting tourists is essential for the region’s economy and international image.
State officials have acknowledged the committee’s concerns and pledged to review existing protocols. They plan to introduce a phased implementation of the suggested measures, starting with high-traffic locations such as Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and the Shankaracharya Temple.
The Pahalgam incident, which resulted in casualties and heightened security concerns, has prompted a nationwide debate on balancing openness with vigilance. The committee’s report is expected to influence policy decisions in the coming months.
The recommendations also call for improved coordination between local police, the Border Security Force, and the tourism department to ensure swift response to any threats. The committee emphasized that protecting tourists is essential for the region’s economy and international image.
State officials have acknowledged the committee’s concerns and pledged to review existing protocols. They plan to introduce a phased implementation of the suggested measures, starting with high-traffic locations such as Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and the Shankaracharya Temple.
The Pahalgam incident, which resulted in casualties and heightened security concerns, has prompted a nationwide debate on balancing openness with vigilance. The committee’s report is expected to influence policy decisions in the coming months.