The houses of two local terrorists, Adil Thokar and Asif Shaikh, who were allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, were blown up and demolished on Thursday night in the regions of Anantnag and Awantipora.
A local terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, identified as Adil Thokar, also known as Adil Guree, is believed to have played an important role in helping Pakistani terrorists plan and carry out the 22 April attack that killed 26 people, most of them tourists.
According to intelligence inputs, Thokar had travelled to Pakistan legally in 2018 via the Attari-Wagah border, ToI reported. During his stay, he allegedly received terrorist training and then covertly returned to Jammu and Kashmir last year. Sources suggest he later operated as a guide and logistics coordinator for Pakistani terrorists who were part of the recent attack.
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The Anantnag Police has announced a reward of ₹20 lakh for information that leads to the arrest of three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives: Adil Hussain Thokar, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa. All three are believed to have played central roles in orchestrating the deadly assault in Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22.
The attack, described as the deadliest since Article 370 was abrogated in 2019, left at least 26 tourists dead and several others injured. It occurred in the Baisaran Meadow, a scenic location around seven kilometres from the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, renowned for its natural beauty and serene environment.
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According to survivors’ accounts, six foreign terrorists wearing Army fatigue uniforms targeted people based on their religion. Witnesses said the attackers forced individuals to identify themselves by name and recite Islamic verses before opening fire at point-blank range.
The assault took place at around 1:30 PM as tourists relaxed in the meadow, which is encircled by snow-covered mountains and dense pine forests. Despite a heavy security presence in the area—including multiple checkpoints and armed patrols—the attackers managed to breach defences and unleash carnage in a location typically associated with peace and tourism.
A local terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, identified as Adil Thokar, also known as Adil Guree, is believed to have played an important role in helping Pakistani terrorists plan and carry out the 22 April attack that killed 26 people, most of them tourists.
According to intelligence inputs, Thokar had travelled to Pakistan legally in 2018 via the Attari-Wagah border, ToI reported. During his stay, he allegedly received terrorist training and then covertly returned to Jammu and Kashmir last year. Sources suggest he later operated as a guide and logistics coordinator for Pakistani terrorists who were part of the recent attack.
Also Read: Anantnag local who 'guided' Pahalgam killers had travelled to Pakistan for terror training
The Anantnag Police has announced a reward of ₹20 lakh for information that leads to the arrest of three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives: Adil Hussain Thokar, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa. All three are believed to have played central roles in orchestrating the deadly assault in Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22.
VIDEO | House of terrorist Asif Sheikh, who was allegedly involved in Pahalgam terror attack, was blown up in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral. More details awaited.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 25, 2025
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The attack, described as the deadliest since Article 370 was abrogated in 2019, left at least 26 tourists dead and several others injured. It occurred in the Baisaran Meadow, a scenic location around seven kilometres from the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, renowned for its natural beauty and serene environment.
Also Read: Indian Army effectively responds to firing by Pakistan along LoC
According to survivors’ accounts, six foreign terrorists wearing Army fatigue uniforms targeted people based on their religion. Witnesses said the attackers forced individuals to identify themselves by name and recite Islamic verses before opening fire at point-blank range.
The assault took place at around 1:30 PM as tourists relaxed in the meadow, which is encircled by snow-covered mountains and dense pine forests. Despite a heavy security presence in the area—including multiple checkpoints and armed patrols—the attackers managed to breach defences and unleash carnage in a location typically associated with peace and tourism.
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