West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government for security failures related to the lethal Pahalgam terror attack, demanding prompt arrests of terrorists. She labeled the incident a “total failure” of the Union government, emphasizing the need for improved national security measures and condemning the use of military sacrifices for political gain.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 18) directed Yasin Malik’s co-accused to respond to the CBI’s plea for transferring the trial related to Malik, addressing security concerns about his presence in court. A stay on a Jammu court order requiring Malik’s physical appearance was issued, amid discussions on trial proceedings and Malik’s previous life sentence under UAPA.