Among the allegations made by the former J&K governor, the opposition particularly demanded the Prime Minister come clean on the Pulwama terror attack, which killed 40 soldiers. According to Malik, the February 2019 attack took place to due to the "incompetence" of the government.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has claimed that he apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the alleged security lapses after the Pulwama attack on soldiers in February 2019 but was asked to keep quiet.
The Sunday Express reached out to CRPF D-G, S L Thaosen, for a comment. He did not respond to calls and messages. An email sent to the D-G and ADG (Operations) did not elicit any response.
Six Indian Air Force personnel including two pilots and a civilian lost their lives in the tragic incident, which took place after Pakistani Air Force had launched a counterattack after the Balakot strike.