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Homes of suspected Pahalgam terror attackers demolished in Jammu & Kashmir
VIDEO | Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir: Visuals of the house of a terrorist allegedly involved in Pahalgam attack. The House was demolished overnight. #PahalgamTerroristAttack #Pahalgam (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/BGq0SnfQf8
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 25, 2025
Thokar, who had legally entered Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border in 2018, reportedly underwent terrorist training there before clandestinely returning to India last year. The news report indicates that he acted as a logistics coordinator and guide for the Pakistani militants who executed the attack. Shaikh's involvement is also under investigation.
The Anantnag Police have announced a reward of ₹20 lakh for information leading to the capture of three Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives: Adil Hussain Thokar, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa. All three are suspected of planning and executing the Pahalgam attack on April 22.
Pahalgam terror attack
The mass shooting, which left at least 26 dead and several others injured, is the deadliest such incident since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
The attack took place in Baisaran Meadow, a popular destination roughly 7 km from the town of Pahalgam, where foreign militants dressed in Indian Army uniforms opened fire on unarmed tourists.
Survivors recounted chilling details, including the attackers demanding that individuals recite Islamic verses before executing them at close range.
India-Pakistan relations strain
In the wake of the massacre, diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have been strained. India has placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, while Pakistan has suspended the Simla Agreement. Both nations have halted visa issuance, significantly reduced diplomatic presence, and closed the Wagah border for trade and travel.
Global leaders have also strongly condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with the victims, most of whom were tourists. Meanwhile, the manhunt for the perpetrators continues, as security forces tighten their grip on militancy in the Kashmir Valley.
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