All 3 Pahalgam terrorists different from those whose sketches J&K Police had released: Report
The recent terrorist attack on Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Kashmir, has left the nation in shock. Three terrorists, believed to be linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), stormed a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims and tourists, killing 10 people and injuring many others. The attack has raised questions about the effectiveness of the security measures in place to protect tourists and pilgrims in Kashmir.
In the aftermath of the attack, the Jammu and Kashmir Police had released sketches of the three terrorists, hoping to identify and apprehend them. However, a report by The Indian Express has revealed that the three terrorists are different from those whose sketches were released by the police.
According to the report, one of the attackers is Suleiman Shah, who is believed to be involved in the Z-Morh tunnel terrorist attack. JR Bhat, the co-accused in the Z-Morh tunnel attack, was killed in a gunfight with security forces. From Bhat’s phone, the police had recovered a picture of him with three other militants, which they reportedly used to create the sketches of the Pahalgam terrorists.
The report suggests that the police had relied heavily on the recovered picture to create the sketches, but it appears that the terrorists in the Pahalgam attack were different from those in the picture. The Indian Express report quotes sources as saying that the police are now re-examining the evidence and re-investigating the case to identify the actual terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack.
The revelation has raised questions about the credibility of the police investigation and the effectiveness of the security measures in place to protect tourists and pilgrims in Kashmir. The attack on Pahalgam has also highlighted the need for better intelligence gathering and sharing between security agencies to prevent such attacks in the future.
The Pahalgam attack is not the first instance of a terrorist attack in Kashmir. The state has been plagued by terrorism for decades, with various terrorist groups, including LeT, Hizbul Mujahideen, and Jaish-e-Mohammad, carrying out attacks on security forces and civilians. The attack on Pahalgam has once again highlighted the need for the government to take concrete steps to address the root causes of terrorism in the region.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of the Pahalgam attack, and officials are working closely with the Jammu and Kashmir Police to identify the terrorists involved in the attack. The NIA has also recovered evidence from the scene of the attack, including a grenade and a pistol, which are believed to have been used by the terrorists.
The attack on Pahalgam has also sparked concerns about the safety of tourists and pilgrims in Kashmir. The state government has assured that adequate security measures are in place to protect tourists and pilgrims, but the attack has highlighted the need for greater vigilance and caution.
The Pahalgam attack is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism in Kashmir and the need for the government to take concrete steps to address the root causes of terrorism in the region. The revelation that the three terrorists involved in the attack are different from those whose sketches were released by the police is a worrying development and highlights the need for greater coordination and cooperation between security agencies to prevent such attacks in the future.
