Pahalgam Attack: NIA Arrests 2 Locals for Harbouring Assailants

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two men for harbouring the terrorists involved in an attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 tourists dead, in April this year.
 
The two identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote, Pahalgam and Bashir Ahmad Jothar of Hill Park, Pahalgam, have, as per an NIA statement, disclosed the identities of the three armed terrorists involved in the attack.

The two, as per the statement, have also confirmed that they were Pakistani nationals affiliated to the proscribed terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
 
“Parvaiz and Bashir had knowingly harboured three armed terrorists at a seasonal dhok (hut) at Hill Park before the attack, as per NIA investigations. The two men had provided food, shelter and logistical support to the terrorists, who had, on the fateful afternoon, selectively killed the tourists on the basis of their religious identity, making it one of the most gruesome terrorist attacks ever,” reads the statement.
 
The NIA said it had arrested the duo under Section 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, is further investigating the case RC-02/2025/NIA/JMU, registered after the attack.