Days Before Pahalgam, Intel Had Warned Of Srinagar Attack On Tourists: Officials
Last Updated:May 03, 2025, 19:53 IST Officials indicated that Srinagar may have been an initial target of the terrorists during PM Modi’s scheduled visit to J&K on April 19. However, his trip was later cancelled. Pahalgam terror attack: Intel had warned of terror attack in Srinagar (Reuters Image) The intelligence agencies had sounded an alert to the security officials about a possible terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, but in Srinagar, timed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to the Union Territory on April 19, according to officials. The intelligence bureau and other agencies had mentioned the attack could take place in or near Srinagar, however, the intelligence inputs had no specific mention of Pahalgam, they indicated. Security Was Boosted In Srinagar After Inputs Of Terror Attack In response to the inputs, security was boosted in and around Srinagar, including several hotels popular among tourists, and also at tourist hotspots like Dachigam National Park, which is situated 22 km from the capital city. However, the Prime Minister’s visit was called off due to …








