Security Forces Unveil Images of Suspected Terrorists in Pahalgam Attack
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Synopsis
Security forces in Srinagar have released images and sketches of three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, where 26 civilians were killed. Intelligence reveals connections to cross-border terrorism and meticulous planning behind the attack.
Key Takeaways
- Three identified terrorists: Asif Fuji, Suleman Shah, Abu Talha.
- Attack resulted in 26 civilian deaths.
- Involvement of TRF, linked to LeT.
- Attackers utilized advanced military-grade weapons.
- Intelligence links attackers to safe houses in Pakistan.
Srinagar, April 23 (NationPress) On Wednesday, security forces disclosed photographs and sketches of the terrorists believed to be behind the Pahalgam attack, which tragically resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians and injured numerous others on Tuesday.
Authorities have identified three individuals allegedly involved in this heinous act: Asif Fuji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha.
The assault, attributed to members of The Resistance Front (TRF), associated with the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), involved gunfire directed at tourists in the Baisaran meadow, located 6 kilometers from Pahalgam town.
Reports indicate that five to six terrorists, clad in camouflage and traditional kurta pyjamas, emerged from the surrounding dense pine forests and unleashed a barrage of gunfire with AK-47 rifles.
Intelligence sources have suggested that the group included Pakistani terrorists who infiltrated the Valley shortly before the assault.
Intelligence agencies have pinpointed Saifullah Kasuri, also known as Khalid, a prominent LeT commander, as the architect behind this massacre.
In response, security forces have initiated a large-scale anti-terror operation, employing helicopters to track the fleeing assailants who exploited the forest's cover.
Initial forensic assessments and accounts from survivors suggest that the terrorists utilized military-grade weapons and sophisticated communication equipment, implying external logistical support.
The investigation also uncovered that the assailants were equipped with body cams and helmet-mounted cameras to document the entire incident.
These attackers arrived fully prepared, having brought supplies like dry fruits and medications.
Sources indicate that the terrorists also conducted reconnaissance of Pahalgam with assistance from local residents.
Eyewitness accounts noted that while two of the attackers communicated in Pashto (suggesting a Pakistani background), the other two were local individuals (Adil and Asif), hailing from Bijbhera and Tral.
The meticulous execution of the attack signals the involvement of trained operatives rather than inexperienced locals.
According to intelligence reports, the digital traces of the attackers were linked to safe houses in Muzaffarabad and Karachi, reinforcing evidence of cross-border terrorism.
