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The Star
26-04-2025
- The Star
Residences of Lashkar-e-Taiba commanders, Pahalgam attack suspects demolished across Kashmir
Residences of LeT commanders, Pahalgam attack suspects demolished across Kashmir - Photo: IANS NEW DELHI: Security forces have intensified their crackdown on Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and suspects linked to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives on Tuesday (April 22). In a series of targeted actions, multiple houses of active terrorists across South Kashmir were demolished overnight as part of the counterterrorism operations, sources said. On Friday night, the house of Shahid Ahmad Kuttay, a top LeT commander from Chotipora in Shopian, was reduced to rubble by authorities. Kuttay has reportedly been active in terror-related activities for the past three to four years and is accused of playing a major role in coordinating anti-national operations, according to the sources. In another operation, the house of active terrorist Zahid Ahmed from Matalhama in Kulgam was also demolished during the night, further escalating the campaign against terrorists operating in the region. Meanwhile, in Pulwama district, the double-storey home of LeT terrorist Ehsan Ahmad Sheikh, active since June 2023, was torn down. Another Lashkar terrorist, Haris Ahmad — also active since 2023 — had his residence destroyed in a blast in the Kachipora area of Pulwama. In the Murran area of Pulwama, the house of Pahalgam attack suspect Ahsan Ul Haq Sheikh was also levelled in an explosion. Ahsan, who underwent terror training in Pakistan in 2018, had recently re-entered the valley, raising concerns among intelligence agencies. Earlier on Friday, a house in Monghama, Tral, linked to suspected terrorist Asif Sheikh, was destroyed in a powerful explosion. Sheikh, reportedly a local LeT commander, is under investigation for his potential involvement in the Pahalgam attack. Sources indicated that security forces discovered suspicious materials inside the house during a search operation and retreated for safety. Shortly after, a massive blast tore through the building, suggesting the likely presence of explosive substances. In another significant development, the residence of Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Adil Thokar, also known as Adil Guree, was demolished in Guree, Bijbehara. Authorities believe Thokar played a crucial role in the April 22 attack. He had legally visited Pakistan in 2018, where he is suspected to have received terror training, and returned to the region last year. Since then, he has been on the radar of security and intelligence agencies for his involvement in insurgent activities. The widespread demolition drive comes amid heightened counterterrorism efforts and follows sweeping retaliatory actions by India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. On April 22, terrorists affiliated with The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), carried out a massacre in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam. - The Straits Times/ANN
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Time of India
Video shows demolished homes of 5 terrorists days after Pahalgam terror attack
NEW DELHI: Two more houses belonging to suspected terrorists allegedly involved in the Pahalgam terror attack have been demolished, bringing the total number of razed properties to five. On Cam: Pak's War Pitch After Pahalgam Attack; 'Blood Of Indians Will Flow Through Indus' | Watch According to PTI, the houses of Zakir Ahmad Ganie in Kulgam and Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Shahid Ahmad Kuttay in Shopian's Chotipora were destroyed in controlled explosions. Kuttay, who has been actively involved in numerous anti-national activities over the past 3-4 years, joins the list of suspects whose properties have been targeted. Earlier, authorities demolished the houses of three other suspects: Adil Hussain Thoker (alias Adil Guree) in Bijbehara, Anantnag; Asif Sheikh in Awantipora; and Ahsan Sheikh in Pulwama. Intelligence sources reveal that Thoker, who legally entered Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border in 2018, allegedly received terrorist training before secretly returning to Jammu and Kashmir last year. He is suspected of providing logistical support and guidance to Pakistani terrorists involved in the attack. The detonation was controlled to ensure adjacent dwellings were not damaged; the precision meant to convey the message that the authorities had no malice towards the general public. In what is being described as the deadliest assault since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, at least 26 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. The attack took place around 1:30 pm, as tourists were relaxing in the picturesque meadow. 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 should have been a peaceful tourist haven.
