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26-04-2025
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‘Most Wanted' List Drawn After Pahalgam Attack: Lashkar, Jaish, Hizbul Terrorists Under Scanner
Last Updated: According to the list, eight of the identified terrorists are associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba, while three each belong to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, intelligence agencies have intensified their hunt for local terrorists suspected of conspiring in the assault. A list of 14 active terrorists operating in South Kashmir's Anantnag, Shopian, and Pulwama districts has been prepared, as agencies step up action across the Valley. According to the list, eight of the identified terrorists are associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba, while three each belong to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen. One individual from the list, wanted Lashkar terrorist Ehsan Ul Haq, has already faced action, with his house in Pulwama recently demolished by security forces. The other terrorists facing intensified scrutiny are: Adil Rahman Detu – A Lashkar commander from Sopore who allegedly took to terrorism in 2021. Ahmed Sheikh – A Jaish commander from Avantipora, allegedly active since 2022 in terror conspiracies. Haris Nazir – A wanted Lashkar terrorist from Pulwama. Amir Nazir Wani – A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from Pulwama. Yawar Ahmed Bhatt – A Jaish terrorist from Pulwama. Asif Ahmed Kandey – Associated with Hizbul Mujahideen since July 2015; suspected to be aiding Lashkar and Jaish cadres in Kashmir. Nasir Ahmed Wani – A Lashkar terrorist from Shopian. Adnan Safi Daar – Joined TRF in 2024 and allegedly involved in terror conspiracies since then. Zubair Ahmed Wani – Hizbul Mujahideen's chief operational commander in Anantnag, classified as an A+ category terrorist, with his name featuring in multiple attacks against security forces since 2018. Harun Rashid Gani – A Hizbul Mujahideen alleged terrorist from Anantnag, who reportedly travelled to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for training. Zubair Ahmed Gani – From Kulgam, associated with the TRF and wanted in several cases of targeted killings and attacks on security forces. Apart from these 14 names, agencies have also taken action against Asif Sheikh from Tral, Adil Guree from Bijbehara, Shabir Ahmad Kuttay from Shopian, and Zakir Ganie from Kulgam. According to intelligence dossiers, all these individuals remained active in the Valley until April 2025, just days before the Pahalgam attack unfolded. Pahalgam Killings At least 26 people were shot dead in the Baisaran meadow, a popular tourist site in Kashmir, in what was seen as one of the deadliest terror attacks in the region after the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Following the attack, India announced a raft of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi also announced the shutting down of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals, and the scaling down of top officials at the High Commission. Pakistan rejected India's move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that any attempt to halt the flow of water would be considered an 'act of war." It also threatened to suspend the 1972 Simla Agreement, which validates the Line of Control. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that terrorists would be pursued 'to the ends of the earth" as he assured that every terrorist and their backers would be 'identified, tracked, and punished." First Published:
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26-04-2025
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Crackdown After Pahalgam Attack: Houses Of Wanted Terrorists Demolished In Pulwama, Tral, Shopian
Last Updated: After 26 people were killed in the Baisaran terror attack, security forces demolished the houses of key suspects, including wanted terrorist Ehsan Ul Haq's Pulwama home Blue shards of glass strewn across the ground greet visitors entering the bylane of Murran in Pulwama, where the house of wanted terrorist Ehsan Ul Haq now lies demolished 200 metres inside. According to locals, Indian Army personnel in 20 vehicles arrived on Friday evening and carried out a controlled explosion to demolish the house. 'The entire lane was emptied. All of us were moved out. Their work went on for hours. At around 10:30, the house was brought down and the army left an hour later," a neighbour, who did not wish to be identified, told CNN-News18. Neighbours said Ehsan's parents, his brother, and sister-in-law were residing in the Pulwama house, while Ehsan himself has been missing for the past two years. The family left when the forces arrived, locals said. The demolition caused damage to 10–15 houses in the vicinity, with some homes suffering complete damage and others left with broken glass panes and windows. Udarshe Thokar's house, located adjacent to the Haq household, suffered cracks in the front portion due to the demolition. Thokar's family told CNN-News18 that his son's wedding is due in 10 days. A group of women were heard wailing over the losses suffered. 'We are also paying the price for something we had no role in," a local said. Agencies suspect Ehsan was among the local terrorists who assisted Pakistani terrorists Hashim Musa and Ali Talha, alias Ali Bhai, in executing the Baisaran terror attack. Musa and Talha, both Lashkar terrorists, carry a police-announced reward of Rs 20 lakh each. The Baisaran attack involved terrorists targeting civilians and security forces in the popular tourist meadow area of Baisaran, heightening concerns over the security situation in the Valley. Similar action was taken against other wanted terror suspects. In Monghama, Tral, the house of Asif Sheikh, believed to be a local Lashkar commander and previously wanted in the Sunjwan terror attack, was demolished on Friday morning. Adil Guree, another suspect from Bijbehara, believed to have conducted reconnaissance of the meadow before the Baisaran attack, also had his family house demolished. Late on Friday night, action was taken against the houses of Shabir Ahmad Kuttay in Chotipora, Shopian, and Zakir Ganie in Kulgam. Both are wanted terror suspects. Pahalgam Killings At least 26 people were shot dead in the Baisaran meadow, a popular tourist site in Kashmir, in what was seen as one of the deadliest terror attacks in the region after the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Following the attack, India announced a raft of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi also announced the shutting down of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals, and the scaling down of top officials at the High Commission. Pakistan rejected India's move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that any attempt to halt the flow of water would be considered an 'act of war." It also threatened to suspend the 1972 Simla Agreement, which validates the Line of Control. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that terrorists would be pursued 'to the ends of the earth" as he assured that every terrorist and their backers would be 'identified, tracked, and punished." Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: April 26, 2025, 14:26 IST News india Crackdown After Pahalgam Attack: Houses Of Wanted Terrorists Demolished In Pulwama, Tral, Shopian
