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01-05-2025
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Terrorists entered Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley on April 15, recced 3 other spots: NIA probe
The NIA probe into the Pahalgam terrorist attack has learned that the terrorists involved in the incident recced three other spots, before choosing Baisaran Valley for the attack read more Sketches of three terrorists, Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha, who are believed to be among those who carried out the attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025. NW18 Terrorists involved in the devastating Pahalgam attack recced three other spots for the ambush before picking the Baisaran Valley, a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed. A week after the attack, investigators found that the terrorists were living in the tourist destination in Kashmir two days before they conducted the attack. According to the information obtained by News18, the agency found that the terrorists' plan to attack the three other spots, the Aru Valley, an amusement park, and the Betab Valley, was foiled due to the presence of security forces in the area. The heinous terror attack in the Baisaran Valley led to the death of 26 tourists and caused a row between India and Pakistan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A source close to the matter told News18 that the terrorists had been present in the Baisaran Valley two days before the attack on April 22. It was also learned that four overground workers (OGW) had helped the terrorists recce the spots. The hunt for the terrorists intensifies Before the revelation of the involvement of OGWs, the authorities recognised 20 OGWs, with some of them arrested in the case. Apart from this, a total of 186 people have been taken into custody and are currently being interrogated by NIA authorities in connection with the attack. The attack sent shock waves in India, prompting authorities to take stringent measures. As NIA investigates the case, local authorities have demolished several houses that they claimed were linked to terrorists or those who facilitated them. The wives and other relatives of those killed in the attack later told the media that the terrorists asked for the names and faith of the tourists before shooting them dead. One survivor also claimed that the terrorists asked those who said they belonged to the Muslim community to recite the Kalma. The survivors said that the terrorists killed Hindus and asked women to narrate what happened to their loved ones to the government. The Resistance Force initially claimed responsibility for the attack but quickly backtracked. It is pertinent to note that TRF is an offshoot branch of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a terrorist group based in Pakistan. The hunt for the perpetrators of the attack is underway. With inputs from agencies.
Mint
27-04-2025
- Mint
NIA takes over Pahalgam terrorist attack case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack case in which 26 tourists were gunned down by terrorists: Sources told ANI. Earlier, ANI reported that the NIA, in coordination with other agencies, is assisting the Jammu and Kashmir Police with the ongoing investigation. The terror attack has been claimed by the Pakistan-based outfit, The Resistance Front (TRF), which operates as a proxy for Pakistan-based terror groups. Meanwhile, intelligence agencies have identified 14 local terrorists currently operating in the region, ANI reported citing sources. These individuals, aged between 20 and 40, are actively assisting foreign terrorists from Pakistan by offering logistical and on-the-ground support, ANI reported. The identified operatives are reportedly affiliated with three major Pakistan-backed terror outfits: Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Among them, three are associated with Hizbul Mujahideen, eight with LeT, and three with JeM. Earlier, authorities had also released three sketches of Pakistani terrorists—Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha. Additionally, two operatives from the Kashmir Valley, Adil Guri and Ahsan, have been identified. A reward of ₹ 20 lakh has been offered for information leading to their capture. (This is a developing news) First Published: 27 Apr 2025, 09:16 AM IST
Mint
25-04-2025
- Mint
Pahalgam terror attack: LeT terrorist's sister says, ‘My one brother is in jail, the other brother is Mujahideen'
With the house of two of the three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, believed to be behind the Pahalgam Terror attack, has been demolished, his sister called him a 'Mujahideen'. Speaking to the ANI in Tral, the sister of the terrorist allegedly involved in Pahalgam attack, 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.' "While I was here, the Security Forces came and asked me to move to a neighbour's house. I saw a man wearing a camouflage uniform placing an object like a bomb on top of the house. After that, the house was are innocent. They have destroyed our house," she said. On Thursday, the house of two of the three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists was demolished. The first house belonged to Asif Fauji alias Asif Sheikh in South Kashmir's Tral. The second was of Adil Hussain Thokar from Bijbehara block in Anantnag district in south Kashmir, according to news agency PTI. On Wednesday, the Jammu and Kashmir police released a set of sketches of the terrorists who were involved in the Pahalgam attacks that killed 26 people. The police said the sketches were made based on eyewitness accounts. The officials said the sketches are of Asif Fauji or Asif Sheikh, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha. The three terrorists also had code names — Moosa, Yunus and Asif — and were involved in terror-related incidents in Poonch. Earlier on 22 April, a brutal terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's scenic Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam took place, in which 26 people were killed, including both locals and visitors.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
‘You War Criminal': Protesters Boo Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir, Throw Water Bottle
EXPOSED: Pakistan's Link to Pahalgam Terror Attack, Three Out of Five Gunmen Identified Five terrorists — three Pakistani nationals and two local recruits trained in Pakistan — have been identified in connection with the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the deadliest civilian assault in Kashmir in two decades. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe. The Pakistani terrorists named are Asif Fauji (alias Moosa), Suleman Shah (alias Yunus), and Abu Talha (alias Asif), while Adil Guri and Ahsan, locals from Jammu & Kashmir, also face suspicion. Survivor accounts revealed victims were forced to prove their religion before being executed. Sketches have been released, with a ₹20 lakh bounty on each suspect.#PahalgamAttack #TOIBharat #JKTerrorAttack #PahalgamTerrorLinks #PakistaniTerrorists #NIAProbe #PahalgamAttackInvestigation #PakistanIndia #IndoPakTensions #TerrorAttackResponse #CrossBorderTerror #PakLinkExposed #PahalgamAttack #NIAInvestigation 49.0K views | 1 day ago
Mint
25-04-2025
- Mint
Pahalgam terror attack: Slain terrorist's sister says, ‘My one brother is in jail, the other brother is Mujahideen'
With the house of two of the three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, believed to be behind the Pahalgam Terror attack, has been demolished, his sister called him a 'Mujahideen'. Speaking to the ANI in Tral, the sister of the terrorist allegedly involved in Pahalgam attack, 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." "While I was here, the Security Forces came and asked me to move to a neighbour's house. I saw a man wearing a camouflage uniform placing an object like a bomb on top of the house. After that, the house was are innocent. They have destroyed our house," she said. On Thursday, the house of two of the three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists was demolished. The first house belonged to Asif Fauji alias Asif Sheikh in South Kashmir's Tral. The second was of Adil Hussain Thokar from Bijbehara block in Anantnag district in south Kashmir, according to news agency PTI. Earlier on 22 April, a brutal terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's scenic Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam took place, in which 26 people were killed, including both locals and visitors. First Published: 25 Apr 2025, 02:44 PM IST
