Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Former Spy Bisht: No Intelligence Failure in Pahalgam Attack
Lucky Bisht, a former Indian spy, doesn't think the Pahalgam attack was due to intelligence failure, saying agencies provide information constantly.
He also thinks the planned elections in Bangladesh will be postponed.
During his time as a bodyguard for politicians, he faced challenges in balancing security with public interactions.
He recalls challenging moments in Narendra Modi's security and also mentioned a jail term, during which he was wrongly accused.
His book blends real events with fictionalized names.
Lucky Bisht, a former spy, dismissed suggestions of an intelligence failure in the Pahalgam attack.
Bisht believes the Bangladesh government won't be able to hold elections in February.
He shared experiences from his time as a bodyguard for high-profile individuals like Narendra Modi.
Bisht recalled a jail term where he was wrongly accused of a crime.
Bisht's book uses fiction, altering names while presenting real events.
- Who
- Lucky Bisht, a former Indian spy and NSG commando.
- What
- Bisht dismissed the idea of an intelligence failure in the Pahalgam terror attack and discussed various aspects of his career.
- When
- The interview took place after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
- Where
- The interview was published in The Statesman.
- Why
- Bisht was providing his expert analysis and opinions on security matters and related incidents.
- Main Subject
- Lucky Bisht, former Indian spy
- Pahalgam Attack
- Terror attack on April 22, killing 26 civilians
- Bisht's Prediction
- Bangladesh elections in February unlikely
- Bisht's Career
- Former NSG commando & bodyguard of LK Advani & Narendra Modi
- Book
- Fiction inspired by true events with changed names