All 3 Pahalgam terrorists different from those whose sketches J&K Police had released: Report
In a shocking revelation, the Indian Express reported that the three terrorists involved in the recent Pahalgam attack are different from the ones whose sketches were released by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The report comes as a major blow to the investigation into the attack, which left several people injured and claimed the lives of two civilians.
The Indian Express reported that one of the attackers involved in the Pahalgam attack is none other than Suleiman Shah, who was also involved in the Z-Morh tunnel terrorist attack. Shah was reportedly involved in the 2017 attack on the Z-Morh tunnel, which is a strategic tunnel connecting the valley to the rest of the country.
The report also revealed that JR Bhat, who was a co-accused in the Z-Morh tunnel attack, was killed in a gunfight with security forces. From Bhat’s phone, the police were able to recover a picture of him with three other militants, which they reportedly based the sketches on.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police had released the sketches of the suspected terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, claiming that they were based on intelligence inputs received from various sources. However, the latest report suggests that the sketches were inaccurate, and the actual terrorists involved in the attack are different from the ones depicted in the sketches.
The Pahalgam attack, which took place on July 8, was a brazen terror attack in which a group of heavily armed terrorists stormed a bus carrying pilgrims from Pahalgam to Amarnath. The attack left several people injured, and two civilians were killed.
The attack was widely condemned by political leaders and civil society groups, who called for stringent action against those responsible for the attack. The Union Home Ministry has also taken note of the attack and has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.
The latest report suggests that the investigation into the Pahalgam attack has hit a roadblock, with the police now having to start from scratch to identify the actual terrorists involved in the attack. The report also raises questions about the intelligence gathering capabilities of the police, and whether they were aware of the actual identity of the terrorists involved in the attack.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is also investigating the Pahalgam attack, has been tasked with probing the incident and identifying those responsible. The NIA has already begun questioning witnesses and gathering evidence, and is expected to submit its report soon.
The Pahalgam attack is not the first time that the Jammu and Kashmir Police have released inaccurate sketches of suspected terrorists. In the past, the police have released sketches of terrorists that have turned out to be incorrect, leading to embarrassment and criticism from the public.
In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, there has been a renewed call for improved intelligence gathering capabilities and more effective counter-terrorism measures. The government has also been criticized for its handling of the attack, with many calling for more stringent action against those responsible.
As the investigation into the Pahalgam attack continues, it remains to be seen whether the police will be able to identify the actual terrorists involved in the attack. The report of the three terrorists being different from those whose sketches were released by the police is a major setback for the investigation, and highlights the need for improved intelligence gathering capabilities and more effective counter-terrorism measures.
