Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim visited the family of a West Bengal resident who was killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. He expressed his condolences and assured the family of full support during this difficult time. Mayor Hakim criticized the central government's handling of security in the region, pointing out that despite the removal of Article 370, the security arrangements had failed to prevent such an attack. He questioned, "If the situation is normal, then how did this attack happen?" His remarks highlighted concerns over the ongoing security issues in Kashmir despite claims of improved conditions.