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01-05-2025
- Politics
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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
India Today
26-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire in Kashmir, Army retaliates
The Pakistani Army across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir carried out unprovoked small arms firing. Indian troops responded appropriately, using small arms. No casualties have been reported so exchange of fire occurred across various locations along the LoC, prompting Indian forces to take defensive action. Officials confirmed that Indian troops responded proportionately to the situation, ensuring border security remained A similar incident was reported on Friday when the Pakistan Army also violated the ceasefire, just three days after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which took the lives of at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and left many BETWEEN FORCES AND TERRORISTSIn a separate incident on Friday, a gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district. Sources said a terrorist on the run sustained injuries, while two senior police officials were also hurt during the clash broke out after security personnel launched a cordon and search operation in the Bazipora forest area, acting on intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists. The operation escalated into a gunfight when the terrorists opened fire.A day earlier, a Special Forces soldier was martyred in an encounter between joint security forces and terrorists in the Udhampur the recent attacks in Pahalgam, a large-scale manhunt is underway to track down the five to six terrorists involved in the killings. Authorities have released images of three suspects – Asif Fuji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha – believed to be behind the attack. A reward of Rs 20 lakh has been announced for anyone providing credible information about their InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Pakistan
India Today
25-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pak opens fire along LoC, India retaliates amid tension over J&K attack: Sources
Three days after the Pahalgam terror attack, firing was reported from multiple Pakistani posts along the Line of Control (LoC) by the Pakistan Army throughout the night - an unusual development not reported in recent times, according to Indian Army has retaliated. There have been no casualties reported from the Indian side."The Pakistani Army fired small arms along the border. Our troops responded. Further details are being ascertained. There have been no casualties," said an Not so long ago, the Pakistani Army opened fire from small arms on an Indian post along LoC in Poonch district in February. Subsequently, India also retaliated. No injuries or material damage were this incident comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Both India and Pakistan have been on high alert with Islamabad issuing a no-fly zone over the Arabian Sea amid the Jammu and Kashmir terror incident and a possible missile test scheduled for BETWEEN FORCES AND TERRORISTSMeanwhile, in a separate incident, a gunfight broke out between security forces in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir and terrorists on Friday. According to sources, a terrorist on the run has been injured. On the other hand, two security officers of a senior police official have also been security forces launched a cordon and search operation after they received information about terrorists hiding in the forests of the Bazipora area. The search operation soon turned into a gunfight as the terrorists opened Thursday, a soldier with the Special Forces was killed in action as joint security forces engaged in a gunfight with terrorists in the Udhampur the Pahalgam attacks, the security forces launched a massive manhunt to capture the five to six terrorists involved in the mass have released pictures of three suspects - Asif Fuji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha - believed to be behind the attack and have announced a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh for anyone who can provide credible leads to the InMust Watch
India Today
24-04-2025
- India Today
Disturbing video of Pahalgam horror, terrorists round up tourists, shoot them
A disturbing visual captures the exact moment when terrorists opened fire on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing the video, exclusively accessed by India Today TV, an individual can be seen capturing the exact moment when the terrorists surrounded the unsuspecting tourists and began firing at them in Gulmarg's Baisaran meadows. While the sounds of gunshots and the screams of tourists can be heard in the background, alarming shots of bodies lying around can also be Resistance Front (TRF) - a designated terrorist group and Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) offshoot - claimed responsibility for the attack. At least five to six terrorists are believed to have carried out the attack. Security agencies have already released the sketches of three terrorists - Asif Fuji, Suleman Shah and Abu Talha. Also known as 'mini Switzerland,' Kashmir's resort town of Pahalgam witnessed one of the deadliest attacks on Pakistan-backed terrorists chose the difficult terrain, accessible only on foot or by to experts, the attackers would have zeroed in on the Baisaran meadow as it would take at least 40 minutes for any emergency responder or security forces to reach the India Today reporter who visited the site of the attack travelled on the Pahalgam-Baisaran route and found out that there were no security or police officials deployed on the 5.5-km group also included terrorists who infiltrated the Valley from Pakistan days before the attack, according to intelligence sources. A top LeT commander, Saifullah Kasuri, has been identified as the mastermind of the per a preliminary probe and testimonies from survivors, military grade weapons and communication devices were used. The probe further found that the terrorists were wearing body cameras and helmet-mounted cameras used to record the InMust Watch
