Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: Security forces have razed the homes of 10 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir over the past six days as India intensifies its crackdown following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and one local Kashmiri.
Houses of Lashkar and Jaish Terrorists Razed
The terrorists whose houses have been demolished include Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives Adil Hussain Thoker, Zakir Ahmad Ganai, Amir Ahmad Dar, Asif Sheikh, Shahid Ahmad Kuttey, and Ahsan ul Haq Amir; Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Amir Nazeer Wani and Jameel Ahmad Sher Gojri; and The Resistance Front’s Adnan Safi Dar and Farooq Ahmad Tedwa.
According to security officials, Ahsan ul Haq trained in Pakistan in 2018 and recently infiltrated into the Valley. Shahid Ahmad Kuttay was identified as a Lashkar commander involved in several terror activities. Zakir Ahmad Ganai had been under surveillance for his alleged involvement in multiple terror-related cases, while Farooq Ahmad Tedwa is reportedly operating from Pakistan. Adil Thoker is suspected of being directly involved in the Pahalgam attack.
Aim to Dismantle Terror Infrastructure
A Jammu and Kashmir police spokesperson stated that the demolitions and ongoing searches are aimed at dismantling the terror ecosystem operating within the Valley.
Shocking Pahalgam Attack
On Tuesday, terrorists brutally killed 25 tourists and a Kashmiri pony ride operator at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam. Eyewitnesses recounted that terrorists asked the victims their religion before killing them, targeting Hindus specifically.
PM Modi Vows Strict Action
The attack sparked national outrage, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promise severe repercussions for those responsible. “India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their supporters. Our spirit will never be broken,” he declared, adding, “The terrorists who carried out and plotted this attack will receive punishment beyond their imagination.”
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate
India has undertaken several diplomatic actions against Pakistan following the attack, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty and halting visa services for Pakistani nationals. In response, Pakistan announced suspension of all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement, potentially affecting the validity of the Line of Control (LoC).
