Pahalgam Attack: Cross-Border Plot Uncovered, NIA Links Pakistan to Terrorists
Ceasefire Violations Escalate as NIA Probes Pakistan-Backed Pahalgam Attack
In a major development in the investigation of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that the attackers used weapons supplied by Pakistan. The First Information Report (FIR) filed by the agency highlights a well-orchestrated cross-border conspiracy, stating that the attack was directed by handlers operating from Pakistan.
According to the FIR, these handlers not only planned the attack from across the border but also facilitated the infiltration of the terrorists into Indian territory and provided them with arms and ammunition. The weapons recovered from the attack site have been identified as of Pakistani origin.
The FIR has been registered under eight sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023: Sections 103, 109, 61, 7, 27, 16, 18, and 20.
NIA Chief Personally Oversees Investigation
NIA Chief recently visited the Baisaran valley in Pahalgam, where the attack occurred, to personally assess the ongoing investigation. Statements have been recorded from locals and eyewitnesses, and several suspects are currently being questioned. The agency continues to probe the location where the attack was planned and coordinated.
Ceasefire Violations Add to Tensions
Tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) have escalated since the attack. For the seventh consecutive day, Pakistani forces have violated the ceasefire, shelling areas such as Uri and Akhnoor. The Indian Army has responded with heavy retaliation. Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to voice concerns to the international community about a possible military response from India.
Repeated Use of Pakistani Military Weapons in Terrorism
Media reports indicate that weapons used in this attack are consistent with those supplied by the Pakistani military, reinforcing long-standing claims that Pakistan supports and sponsors terrorism against India. Photographs of the terrorists involved in the attack show them carrying firearms commonly used by Pakistan’s armed forces.
