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Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam horror: Jammu and Kashmir admin demolishes houses of two local terrorists allegedly involved in attack - The Economic Times Video
The Jammu and Kashmir administration demolished the houses of two local terrorists Adil Thokar and Asif Shaikh allegedly linked to the Pahalgam attack that killed 26. Thokar legally traveled to Pakistan in 2018, where he reportedly received terror training before returning covertly. Intelligence sources indicate he acted as a guide and logistics coordinator for Pakistani terrorists involved in the attack, prompting the government's action against his property.
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Business Standard
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Homes of suspected Pahalgam terror attackers demolished in Jammu & Kashmir
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have demolished the homes of two local terrorists, Adil Thokar and Asif Shaikh, who are believed to have played key roles in the brutal attack on tourists in Pahalgam earlier this week. The demolitions were carried out late Thursday night in Anantnag and Awantipora, according to a report by The Times of India. 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 - — 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.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Pahalgam attack: Homes of two terrorists likely involved in Pahalgam massacre blown up, demolished
Live Events The houses of two local terrorists, Adil Thokar and Asif Shaikh , who were allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, were blown up and demolished on Thursday night in the regions of Anantnag and Awantipora.A local terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, identified as Adil Thokar, also known as Adil Guree, is believed to have played an important role in helping Pakistani terrorists plan and carry out the 22 April attack that killed 26 people, most of them to intelligence inputs, Thokar had travelled to Pakistan legally in 2018 via the Attari-Wagah border, ToI reported. During his stay, he allegedly received terrorist training and then covertly returned to Jammu and Kashmir last year. Sources suggest he later operated as a guide and logistics coordinator for Pakistani terrorists who were part of the recent Anantnag Police has announced a reward of ₹20 lakh for information that leads to the arrest of three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives: Adil Hussain Thokar, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa. All three are believed to have played central roles in orchestrating the deadly assault in Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April attack, described as the deadliest since Article 370 was abrogated in 2019, left at least 26 tourists dead and several others injured. It occurred in the Baisaran Meadow , a scenic location around seven kilometres from the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, renowned for its natural beauty and serene to survivors' accounts, six foreign terrorists wearing Army fatigue uniforms targeted people based on their religion. Witnesses said the attackers forced individuals to identify themselves by name and recite Islamic verses before opening fire at point-blank assault took place at around 1:30 PM as tourists relaxed in the meadow, which is encircled by snow-covered mountains and dense pine forests. Despite a heavy security presence in the area—including multiple checkpoints and armed patrols—the attackers managed to breach defences and unleash carnage in a location typically associated with peace and tourism.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
J&K: Houses of two local terrorists involved in Pahalgam terror attack demolished
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday night demolished houses of two local terrorists Adil Thokar and Asif Shaikh who were allegedly involved in the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Thokar, who legally traveled to Pakistan in 2018 through the Attari-Wagah border, allegedly received terrorist training before covertly returning to Jammu and Kashmir last year. Intelligence sources suggest he served as a guide and logistics coordinator for Pakistani terrorists involved in the recent attack. The Anantnag Police has announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the arrest of three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists: Adil Hussain Thokar, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa. All three are suspected of orchestrating the devastating attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In what is being described as the deadliest assault since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, at least 28 tourists were killed and several others injured on Tuesday. The attack occurred in Baisaran Meadow, a scenic area located approximately 7 km from the resort town of Pahalgam, known for its natural beauty and tranquil environment. According to survivors, six foreign terrorists dressed in Army fatigue uniforms targeted victims based on their religion. The assailants reportedly asked individuals to identify themselves by name and recite Islamic verses before opening fire at point-blank range. The attack took place around 1:30 PM, as tourists were relaxing in the picturesque meadow surrounded by snow-capped mountains and pine forests. Despite a strong security presence in the region, including multiple checkpoints and armed patrols, the attackers managed to breach defenses and unleash chaos in what is typically a peaceful tourist haven.
Newsweek
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Pahalgam Attack: What We Know About the Suspects
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Authorities in India have released sketches of the suspected attackers who opened fire on tourists at a scenic picnic area in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 26 people and wounding 17 others. The sketches were drawn with the help of survivors in what police are calling a terror attack. Indian media named the suspects as Asif Shaikh, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha. A manhunt is underway, led by the Indian Army. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist organization, claimed responsibility for the attack, and accused the tourists of trying to "settle illegally." Sketches of the three suspects released by authorities in India. Sketches of the three suspects released by authorities in India. Jammu and Kashmir Police Handout "More than 85,000 domiciles have been issued to non-locals, creating a pathway for demographic change in Indian-occupied Jammu & Kashmir," said the TRF statement. "These non-locals arrive posing as tourists, obtain domiciles, and then being to act as if they own the land. Consequently, violence will be directed toward those attempting to settle illegally." Later on Wednesday, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in response to the attack. The government said the treaty will remain in effect until Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism." India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri said: "Recognizing the seriousness of this terrorist attack, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) decided upon the following measures- The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism." India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X: "Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice … they will not be spared!" "Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger." A spokesperson for Pakistan's foreign ministry said the government was "concerned at the loss of tourists' lives," adding: "We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery." Attack Targeted Indian Tourist Hotspot The attack took place in the picturesque town of Pahalgam in the Himalayan mountains, popular with Indian visitors. A witness video posted to social media shows people running and screaming in the meadow as the sound of loud gunshots echoes around. "We will come down heavily on the perpetrators with the harshest consequences," India's home minister, Amit Shah, wrote on social media. Indian tourism has flourished in Kashmir after the Modi government promoted visits to the region, hoping it would demonstrate the area's renewed stability under a heavy security presence. Millions of visitors now arrive in Kashmir every year to see its Himalayan foothills and exquisitely decorated houseboats. Pahalgam is in the Baisaran meadow, locally known as "mini Switzerland" and is accessible only on foot or horseback. The town is a major tourist destination because of its alpine meadows, pine forests, snow-clad slopes and trekking routes. It also lies on a major annual Hindu pilgrimage route, the Amarnath Yatra, and serves as one of its largest base camps, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. This year's pilgrimage starts on July 3 and ends on August 9. Security personnel inspect the site in the aftermath of an attack as food stall chairs lie empty in Pahalgam, about 90 km (55 miles) from Srinagar on April 23, 2025. Indian security forces in Kashmir... Security personnel inspect the site in the aftermath of an attack as food stall chairs lie empty in Pahalgam, about 90 km (55 miles) from Srinagar on April 23, 2025. Indian security forces in Kashmir carried out a major manhunt on April 23, a day after gunmen opened fire on tourists killing 26 people in the region's deadliest attack on civilians since 2000. More TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images Officials said 24 of the people killed were Indian tourists, one was from Nepal and one was a local tour guide. At least 17 others were injured. Separately, soldiers killed two suspected militants in a gunfight after they tried to cross into the Indian side from Pakistan-controlled Kashmir in northwestern Baramulla district along the heavily militarized Line of Control dividing the region, the Indian army said in a statement on Wednesday. There was no independent confirmation of the incident. Militants had attacked civilians before, but the last major attack was in 2000. The latest attack sparked outrage and drew international condemnation, including from U.S. President Donald Trump. "Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir. The United States stands strong with India against Terrorism," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "We pray for the souls of those lost, and for the recovery of the injured. Prime Minister Modi, and the incredible people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies. Our hearts are with you all!" India-Pakistan Dispute Over Kashmir Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer a part of Kashmir, but both claim the territory in its entirety. The two arch rivals have also fought three wars over Kashmir, where armed insurgents have resisted Indian rule for decades. Many Muslim Kashmiris support the rebels' goal of uniting the territory, either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. India has accused Pakistan of fomenting violence in the Muslim-majority region. Islamabad denies the charge and many Kashmiris consider it a legitimate freedom struggle. Tens of thousands of civilians, rebels and government forces have been killed in the conflict. In 2019, Modi's government revoked Kashmir's semiautonomous status and imposed sweeping security measures. Since then, his government has kept order in the region with a huge security presence and drastically curbed dissent, civil liberties and media freedoms. This article uses reporting by The Associated Press.
