Identities of Four Terrorists Behind the Gruesome Pahalgam Attack Revealed by J&K Police
The Attack and Identification
Tags: Pahalgam Attack, Terrorist Sketches, J&K Police
SHRINAGAR: On Wednesday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of the terrorists responsible for the recent attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, predominantly tourists. Based on survivor accounts, the police identified four individuals involved in the assault, with two being Pakistani infiltrators and two local Kashmir residents suspected of providing assistance.
The Four Terrorists
Tags: Ali Bhai Talha, Asif Fauji, Adil Hussain Thoker, Ahsan
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have named the four terrorists as Ali Bhai alias Talha (Pakistani), Asif Fauji (Pakistani), Adil Hussain Thoker (from Anantnag), and Ahsan (from Pulwama). Security forces believe these individuals executed the deadly attack.
Profiles of Key Pakistani Terrorists
Tags: Hashim Musa, Ali Talha, Pakistani Infiltrators
- Hashim Musa: Identified as a Pakistani national known as Hashim Musa alias Suleiman, he has been active in Jammu and Kashmir for the past year. NIA officials suggest he may have participated in at least three prior attacks on security forces and non-locals. There is suspicion of his involvement with Pakistan-backed terror groups beyond Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
- Ali Talha: According to reports, Ali Talha has been operational in the Kashmir Valley for nearly two years. He is believed to have entered after Musa and was active in the Dachigam forests near Srinagar.
Adil Thoker: The Local Connection
Tags: Adil Thoker, Local Guide, Anantnag Resident
Adil Thoker, a resident of Anantnag, reportedly crossed into Pakistan in 2018 and returned to Jammu and Kashmir last year. Police suspect he served as a local guide for the well-trained Pakistani terrorists, aiding their movements and operations.
Ongoing Investigation and Efforts
Tags: Manhunt, Overground Workers, Security Measures
Security agencies are actively investigating, tracing connections through overground workers of LeT who have facilitated Pakistani terrorists’ travel into Kashmir over the past year. Investigators are also analyzing cyberspace for encrypted communications linked to LeT and its proxy, The Resistance Front (TRF), targeting non-locals. Over 2,000 individuals, including former militants and overground workers, have been detained, with many released after initial questioning. A reward of ₹20 lakh has been offered for information leading to the terrorists’ capture.
Meanwhile, a high-level meeting of top officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Intelligence Bureau, and other central agencies took place in Delhi on Thursday to strategize on curbing infiltration, enhancing border security, and dismantling terror support networks.
