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Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J&K authorities demolish houses of 3 more terrorists as Pahalgam attack probe intensifies
NEW DELHI: Authorities have demolished the houses of three more active terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir , taking the total number of such actions to nine since the deadly Pahalgam attack on April 22. Security officials told PTI on Sunday that properties in Bandipora, Pulwama and Shopian districts had been razed as part of the ongoing crackdown on the terror ecosystem. Follow live updates In Shopian district, the house of Adnan Shafi, who had joined terrorist ranks last year, was demolished on Saturday night in Wandina village. Meanwhile, in Pulwama, authorities took down the residence of active terrorist Amir Nazir. In Bandipora, security forces destroyed the home of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Jameel Ahmad Shergojri, who has been involved in terror activities since 2016. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo The demolitions are part of intensified security measures following the Pahalgam terror attack , where gunmen opened fire on tourists in Baisaran meadow on April 22, killing 26 people, including a Nepali citizen, and injuring several others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had vowed to pursue the killers "to the ends of the earth," and the subsequent security crackdown has seen a wave of demolitions and encounters. Earlier, authorities demolished properties linked to other terror suspects, including Zakir Ahmad Ganie in Kulgam and LeT commander Shahid Ahmad Kuttay in Chotipora, Shopian. Ganie was believed to have been active since 2023, while Kuttay had allegedly been involved in anti-national activities for over three years. Controlled demolitions were carried out to avoid damage to neighbouring houses, according to officials. Pahalgam Payback: Homes of Five Terrorists Demolished in J&K Also read: Video shows demolished homes of 5 terrorists days after Pahalgam terror attack The crackdown has also seen the houses of Adil Hussain Thoker, also known as Adil Guree, Asif Sheikh in Awantipora, and Ahsan Sheikh in Pulwama demolished. Intelligence reports suggest Adil Guree had travelled legally to Pakistan in 2018, received terror training, and returned to Jammu and Kashmir last year to aid Pakistani terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack. In addition to the demolitions, security forces killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba associate, Altaf Lalli, during an encounter in Bandipora on Friday. Two police personnel were injured in the exchange of fire but are reported to be in stable condition.
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Business Standard
26-04-2025
- Business Standard
Tourists feel 'safe' in J&K's Srinagar, Pahalgam deserted after attack
Amid heightened security following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives, tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Srinagar say they feel safe and welcomed, crediting the warmth and support of locals. While Dal Lake remains lively with visitors enjoying the picturesque landscape of the valley, nearby Pahalgam appears deserted, with a heavy security presence replacing the usual tourist crowds. "I don't feel good about leaving today. I've had a great time here. The hoteliers have supported us throughout our stay. We felt no fear, and locals have been welcoming. Tourists must visit -- there is no fear as such," said Vikram Bhai Vyas, a tourist from Gujarat's Vadodara. Another tourist, Bakul Sharma, who came to Srinagar on April 21, said, "We feel completely safe. There are no issues. There is no fear. People planning a visit should come." Vaibhavi Vyas, also from Gujarat, said she felt reassured by the visible presence of army personnel in the region. However, visuals from Pahalgam's Baisaran valley -- the site of the attack -- tell a different story. Once teeming with tourists, the area now shows sparse movement, limited to a few civilians and patrolling security forces. Meanwhile, security agencies and Jammu and Kashmir authorities have intensified their crackdown on those linked to the attack. On Saturday, authorities demolished another residential structure at Chotipora village in Shopian district, allegedly linked to a terrorist, believed to be involved in the Pahalgam attack. Another house belonging to a suspect, identified as Zakir Ahmad Ganie, at Mutalhama village in Kulgam district was also demolished. Ganie has been active since 2023 and is believed to be directly involved in the attack. Earlier on Friday, the house of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Adil Thokar, also known as Adil Guree, was demolished. Adil Guree, a resident of Guree village in Bijbehara block of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, is believed to have been involved in the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, including a Nepalese national, mostly tourists. He has been declared the most wanted, and the Anantnag Police have offered a reward of Rs 20 lakh for any specific information leading to his arrest. Two Pakistani nationals were also declared most wanted in the case. The attack on innocent civilians by terrorists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while leaving several others injured, has caused a huge uproar across the nation. The Indian Army is on a high alert, launching several search operations to neutralise the terrorists following the attack in Pahalgam. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage, with widespread protests erupting across the country, demanding stricter action against Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Time of India
Pahalgam attack: House of another terror suspect demolished in J-K's Shopian
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a continued crackdown following the Pahalgam terror attack , security forces and Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) authorities demolished the house of another suspect linked to the assault that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead and several to officials, the house in Chotipora village in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir was allegedly linked to a terrorist believed to be involved in the April 22 a separate action, authorities also demolished the house of another suspect identified as Zakir Ahmad Ganie , at Mutalhama village in Kulgam district. Ganie is believed to have played a role in the Pahalgam terror attack, which has sparked nationwide said Gaine had been active in terror activities since on Friday, the house of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Adil Thokar, also known as Adil Guree , was demolished. Adil Guree, a resident of Guree village in Bijbehara block of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, is believed to have been involved in the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, including a Nepalese national, mostly tourists. He has been declared the most wanted, and the Anantnag Police have offered a reward of Rs 20 lakh for any specific information leading to his arrest. Two Pakistnationals were also declared most wanted in the had illegally travelled to Pakistan in 2018, where he reportedly received terror training before returning to Jammu and Kashmir last family of one of the terrorists allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack, whose house was demolished on Friday morning, has called him a "Mujahideen".The houses of two Lashkar-e-Taliba terrorists believed to be involved in the Pahalgam terror attack were demolished earlier. One house of LeT terrorist in Tral, Pulwama and the other of a terrorist, Adil Guree, in Anantnag were with ANI, the sister of the terrorist whose house was demolished in Tral, said, "My one brother is in jail, the other brother is a 'Mujahideen', and I also have two sisters. Yesterday, when I came here from my in-laws' place, I did not find my parents and siblings at their home. Police had taken them all away."The sister said the family is innocent and doesn't know anything about their brother's two terrorist associates were arrested by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kulgam district, the police sources said on Saturday. According to officials, the duo were arrested from Thokerpora in Qaimoh area of the Friday, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, for the first time following the Pahalgam terror attack, reached Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and reviewed the security situation of the Union comes amid uproar over terrorists attacking tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen while leaving several others Indian Army is on a high alert, launching several search operations to neutralise the terrorists following the attack in Pahalgam. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage, with widespread protests erupting across the country, demanding stricter action against Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack.
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First Post
25-04-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Houses of Pahalgam attackers demolished as police begin crackdown against terrorists in Kashmir
Thokar, a member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who also goes by the name Adil Guree, had legally travelled to Pakistan in 2018 and reportedly received terror training there. He returned to Jammu and Kashmir last year read more Intelligence sources say that Thokar served as the guide and logistics coordinator for terrorists in the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people The house of one of the terrorists, Adil Thokar, allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack, was demolished by authorities on Thursday night. Thokar, a member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who also goes by the name Adil Guree, had legally travelled to Pakistan in 2018 and reportedly received terror training there. He returned to Jammu and Kashmir last year. According to a report by the Times of India, intelligence sources say that Thokar served as the guide and logistics coordinator for terrorists in the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Meanwhile, the Anantnag Police has announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the arrests of Thokar, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa. Security beefed up Security across the region has been beefed up following the terror attack in Pahalgam. A joint operation involving the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police is currently underway in the region. The operation has been extended to cover a 5-kilometre radius from the site of the attack in Pahalgam. Special forces, sniffer dogs, and various technical intelligence resources have been mobilised to locate the attackers. The Kashmir Valley has been swamped with additional checkpoints, with quick reaction teams being deployed in key installations and tourist hotspots. Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi will travel to Baisaran Valley on Friday to hold a security meeting following the attacks. All-party meeting Leaders across party lines on Thursday called for decisive action against terrorism and terror camps, and assured the government of their full support, even as some opposition parties flagged security lapses in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where terrorists gunned down 26 people. During an all-party meeting to discuss the April 22 Pahalgam attack, the government said it was taking all measures to ensure security and assured the leaders of action against terrorism and its backers. It noted that the Pahalgam attack was aimed at vitiating the atmosphere at a time when the economy was on the upswing and tourism in Jammu and Kashmir was booming. With inputs from agencies
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Pahalgam terror attack: Initial probe reveals involvement of two local terrorists
NEW DELHI: A day after 26 people were shot dead in a terror attack at a meadow near Pahalgam in J&K, the preliminary probe revealed that the terrorists chose Baisaran due to the absence of security forces and no access to vehicular movement. Sources said that the location was also chosen to make rescue operations slow and casualties high. "The investigators have identified that two locals named Adil Guree of Anantnag and Aasif Shaikh of Sopore are suspected of having been involved in the attack," confirmed sources. The NIA team is further verifying the leads provided by the local police. The NIA team, led by an Inspector General (IG) level officer, has joined the probe so far and is assisting the Jammu & Kashmir Police, officials said. They also added that in due course, the federal anti-terror investigation agency would take over the case. Sources indicated that both Pakistani and local Kashmiri terrorists wore helmet-mounted cameras, filmed the entire assault and were involved in the attack on tourists. They said that in total, the number of terrorists is believed to be seven -- five foreign and two local, who got adequate support from TRF overground operatives in terms of logistics and thorough reconnaissance of the area before carrying out the massacre. The terrorists who were clad in camouflage outfits and pathani suits, came to the Baisaran meadow and opened fire with American-made M4 carbine assault rifles and AK-47s. Over 50-70 used cartridges had been recovered from the incident site by the evening of April 22, the sources said. Further, providing the details of weapons the terrorists were carrying, the sources said that two of them were carrying M4 carbine assault rifles while the other three were carrying AK-47s. "After reaching the attack site, the terrorists first held the tourists hostage at gunpoint and then asked all women and children to stay away, adding that the terrorists fired from close range after inquiring about identities and subsequently indiscriminately," sources said. However, another intelligence official claimed that the firing was entirely 'indiscriminate', except for the fact that the perpetrators segregated women and children and fired upon men only. Talking about the route through which the terrorists infiltrated into India, the official said that the border terrain along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu region is V-shaped and Pakistani troops remain deployed in the front at a few places. 'Therefore, it has always been difficult to guard against infiltration, and possibly, they entered through this area and traveled all the way to the South Kashmir region,' he noted.
