Pahalgam terrorists fired in air to celebrate after killing 26: Eyewitness
According to the eyewitness, two locals arrested by the NIA for providing logistical support to the terrorists were present at the valley during the attack. These individuals were reportedly managing the belongings of the three terrorists on site.Among the mentioned terrorists is a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander named Sulaiman, who is a dreaded operative wanted in connection with three other terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, including a high-profile attack on the Z Morh tunnel construction agency.On April 22, Pakistan-based terrorists opened fire on tourists in the scenic Baisaran Valley, killing 26 people. Most of the victims were tourists. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack.Following the attack, India imposed several sanctions on Pakistan by suspending several strategic deals with the neighbouring country. These included suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, expulsion of Pakistani diplomats, shutting down of the Attari-Wagah border and more.- Ends
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