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Security agencies on Wednesday released photographs of four suspected terrorists linked to the recent Pahalgam attack that left 26 civilians dead. Officials confirmed that one of the four men has been neutralised in ongoing counter-terror operations in the region, while efforts continue to trace the remaining assailants.
The image, now shared with the public, was retrieved from the mobile phone of Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Junaid Ahmad Bhat. Bhat was killed in an encounter in the Dachigam area in December last year.
According to Kashmir Police, Bhat had a history of involvement in civilian killings, including attacks in Gagangir, Ganderbal, and other parts of the Valley. The discovery of this photograph has strengthened leads in the current investigation, as forces intensify their search across the Pahalgam region.
Suspected As Pakistani Terrorist :
According to the sources, two of them were reportedly speaking in Pashto, according to survivors, indicating they are suspected to be Pakistani terrorists. The other two are believed to be locals suspected of involvement in the attack.
It must be known that ahead the attack, the terrorists had conducted multiple recces of the area through local operatives. They had visited the region several times and were assisted by a local overground worker to gain access.
Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag, security forces have launched a widespread investigation across South Kashmir. Several individuals have been detained from Pahalgam and nearby areas for questioning as authorities search for those who may have aided the attackers.
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