Pahalgam attackers identified; Security agencies reveal sketches

Security agencies on Wednesday released sketches of three suspected terrorists believed to be involved in the deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 28 lives.

According to PTI report, which cited officials, the suspects have been identified as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha. The identification was aided by survivor testimonies, who helped authorities prepare the sketches based on their accounts of the incident.

The attack, which is the most lethal since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, took place in Baisaran on Tuesday, a meadow near the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam. Terrorists opened fire on a group of civilians, most of them tourists, in one of the deadliest strikes in the region in recent years.


The Resistance Front, linked to the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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A new photograph has also surfaced showing one of the suspected terrorists involved in the recent deadly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The image allegedly depicts a man armed with an AK-47 rifle, but its authenticity remains unverified.

Despite a strong security presence, including multiple checkpoints, the terrorists managed to evade defenses and execute their attack around 1:30 pm while tourists were enjoying the picturesque surroundings of 'mini Switzerland'. Following the incident, security forces have initiated a manhunt to locate the perpetrators. The Indian Army's Chinar Corps has confirmed ongoing operations, including thwarting an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Baramulla.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in Kashmir to assess the situation, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who interrupted his trip to Saudi Arabia, condemned the attack and vowed to bring the attackers to justice. The nation mourns the victims as families cope with the aftermath of this horrific event. The Civil Aviation Ministry is facilitating the transportation of victims' bodies back home, while efforts to enhance security and prevent future violence continue.