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News18
26-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pahalgam Attack: Houses Of 5 Terrorists Across J&K Demolished. Who Are They? Where Did They Live?
Last Updated: The latest demolitions happened in Shopian, Kulgam and Pulwama as part of an intensified crackdown on LeT terrorists and those involved in Pahalgam terror attack. The security forces have demolished the homes of five terrorists, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader, across Jammu and Kashmir. This came in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Officials stated that these latest actions occurred in the Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama districts as part of an intensified crackdown on LeT terrorists and those suspected of involvement in the deadly assault. Who Are These Terrorist And Where Did They Live? Ehsan Ul Haq: The double-storey house of Ehsan Ul Haq Sheikh, a suspect in the Pahalgam terror attack, was demolished on Friday night in an explosion in the Murran Pulwama area of South Kashmir. Ehsan, who is said to have received training in Pakistan in 2018, had recently returned to the Valley. #Pulwama #IN_PIC House of one more Local Active Militant Ehsan Ahmad Sheikh @ Ashan Ul Haq of Murran Pulwama hs been details awaited — OSINT J&K (@OSINTJK) April 25, 2025 Shahid Ahmed Kutte: The house of LeT commander Shahid Ahmed Kutte in Chotipora village, Shopian, was demolished and turned to ruins. Authorities report that Kutte has been involved in terrorist activities for the last three to four years and is believed to have played a significant role in organizing anti-national operations. Watch: The house of active top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist commander Shahid Ahmad Kuttay from Chotipora, Shopian, has been razed to the ground by authorities. Shahid has been active for the past 3–4 years and is involved in numerous anti-national activities — IANS (@ians_india) April 26, 2025 Zakir Ahmad Ganie: Officials reported the demolition of a house belonging to Zakir Ahmad Ganie in Mutalhama village, Kulgam district, on Friday night. Ganie is also suspected of being involved in the Pahalgam terror attack. It is believed that Ganie has been active since 2023. Asif Ahmad Sheikh and Adil Ahmad Thoker: Before these three houses, the homes of two LeT terrorists — Adil Hussain Thoker and Asif Sheikh — were destroyed in separate explosions on Thursday night. While Sheikh's house at Mongaham in South Kashmir's Tral was razed, Thoker's home at Gurre village in South Kashmir's Bijbehara was demolished. Sources indicated that explosives were stored inside their houses. Earlier that day, Anantnag Police released sketches of Thoker and two other terrorists suspected of involvement in the Pahalgam attack. Officials identified the other suspects as Pakistani nationals Hashim Musa, also known as Suleman, and Ali Bhai, also known as Talha Bhai, and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to their arrests. What Is Pahalgam Terror Attack? Twenty-six individuals, including one citizen from Nepal, lost their lives and many more were injured when several terrorists attacked Baisaran Valley, also known as 'Mini Switzerland' — a popular tourist destination with rolling hills and lush orchards — on Tuesday. According to witnesses, the sound of gunfire caused panic among the tourists who desperately sought cover. However, the wide, open area offered no safe places to hide. A major manhunt is underway to apprehend the terrorists, with the Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Jammu and Kashmir police securing the area. First Published:
NDTV
26-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Houses Of 5 Terrorists Across J&K Razed Days After Pahalgam Attack
New Delhi: Days after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, the houses of five terrorists, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, have been destroyed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night. According to officials, the latest actions were taken in Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama districts as the security forces have intensified the crackdown on LeT operatives and suspects linked to the deadly attack. Pahalgam Terror Attack: Live Updates In Shopian's Chotipora village, the house of LeT commander Shahid Ahmed Kutte was razed and reduced to rubble. Kutte has 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, officials said. Watch: The house of active top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist commander Shahid Ahmad Kuttay from Chotipora, Shopian, has been razed to the ground by authorities. Shahid has been active for the past 3–4 years and is involved in numerous anti-national activities — IANS (@ians_india) April 26, 2025 Another house of an active terrorist, Zahid Ahmed, was demolished in Kulgam's Matalam area. While, in Pulwama's Murran area, the house of a terrorist, Ahsan Ul Haq, was razed to the ground with an explosion. Ahsan, who underwent terror training in Pakistan in 2018, had recently re-entered the Valley, raising concerns among intelligence agencies. Another double-storey home of LeT terrorist Ehsan Ahmad Sheikh, who has been active since June 2023, was torn down. The residence of the fifth terrorist, Haris Ahmad, who has also been active since 2023, was razed in a blast in Pulwama's Kachipora area. Sources said that a case has been registered against all terrorists. On Thursday night, the houses of two LeT terrorists, Adil Hussain Thoker and Asif Sheikh, who were behind the Pahalgam attack, were destroyed in separate blasts. Sources said that some explosives were kept inside their houses. The Anantnag Police on Thursday had released sketches of Thoker and two other terrorists suspected to be involved in the Pahalgam attack. Officials said that the two other suspects - Hashim Musa alias Suleman and Ali Bhai alias Talha Bhai - were Pakistani nationals and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to their arrests. Twenty-six people, including one Nepali national, were killed and many others were injured as multiple terrorists descended on Baisaran Valley, known as "Mini Switzerland" - a tourist hotspot with rolling hills and verdant orchards - and opened fire on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses said that as the gunshots rang out, there was panic among the tourists who ran for cover. However, there was no place for them to hide in the wide, open space. A massive hunt has been launched to track down the terrorists, with the Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police cordoning off the area. Taking strict action against the deadly attack, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty, citing "sustained cross-border terrorism by Pakistan". Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also vowed to "identify, track and punish" every terrorist and their "backers" who were behind the Pahalgam attack.
