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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Pahalgam terror attack was ISI-LeT plot directed by Pakistan's top brass: Report
The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed 26 lives was a 'closely guarded conspiracy' hatched by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group under instructions from the highest levels of Pakistan's political and military leadership, according to security sources cited by Times of India. Sources said the ISI had tasked Lashkar commander Sajid Jutt with executing the plan, instructing him to involve only foreign terrorists to maintain secrecy. 'No Kashmiri terrorist was taken on board,' an official said, adding that the operation was carried out strictly on a 'need-to-know' basis to avoid leaks. Foreign LeT operatives already active in J&K were roped in for the massacre, while local support was limited to shelter and logistics, according to investigators. 'No local terrorist had participated in the gruesome killing or was in the loop on exact details of the terror plot,' the official added.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pahalgam terror attack executed by ISI, Lashkar on directions of Pakistan's politicians, military brass: Report
The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed, was a "closely guarded conspiracy" by Pakistan's ISI and terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) on the directions of the country's political and military brass, The Times of India reported on Tuesday, citing security sources. Security personnel at the site of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.(AFP) The sources said the Inter-Services Intelligence gave specific directions to Pakistan-based Lashkar commander Sajid Jutt to deploy only foreign terrorists and to ensure complete secrecy, no Kashmiri terrorists were taken on board. They also said foreign terrorists of the LeT, operating in J&K for some time, were told to execute the killings while ensuring minimal local involvement on a 'need-to-know' basis, according to the newspaper. Also Read | Pahalgam probe: In hunt for gunmen, 2 possibilities on radar 'No local terrorist had participated in the gruesome killing or was in the loop on exact details of the terror plot,' a senior official told the Times of India. The Resistance Front, a proxy group for the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba organisation, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. Indian agencies say the group is a front used by Pakistan to avoid international sanctions. Authorities have identified the suspected attackers as Hashim Musa, also known as Suleiman, and Ali Bhai, also called Talha Bhai — both Pakistani nationals — and local operative Adil Hussain Thokker. Two other local men – Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar-- have been arrested for allegedly harbouring the terrorists. The National Investigation Agency, which is probing the attack, said that Parvaiz and Bashir knew about the terror affiliations of the three gunmen and, despite that, they provided them with shelter, food and logistical support in the days leading up to the April 22 attack. Also Read | India hit 9 targets in Pak, but no sign of damage here: NSA Ajit Doval India responded to the terror attack with Operation Sindoor on May 7, bombing nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in pre-dawn strikes that killed at least 100 terrorists. The operation triggered four days of strikes and counterstrikes with drones, missiles and long-range weapons before the two sides reached an understanding on stopping all military action on May 10.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Pahalgam Terror Attack Ordered By Pakistan's Political, Military Brass, Akin To 26/11: Report
Last Updated: Pahalgam terror attack was ordered by Pakistani political and military brass, a report said, adding that no local terrorists were chosen for attack to maintain "secrecy" of plan. The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 civilians were killed in cold blood, had the backing of Pakistan's ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba on the directions of the country's political and military officials, according to a report on Tuesday. The attack, in which people at the Baisaran meadows were targeted after asking their religion, was carried out exclusively by Pakistani terrorists, and no Kashmiri terrorist was included in the plan to ensure secrecy of the conspiracy, Times of India reported, citing sources in the security establishment. The Pahalgam attack was an 'LeT-IDI project 'akin to the 26/11 Mumbai attack", sources told TOI, adding that the Pakistani spy agency gave pointed directions to Lashkar commander Sajid Jutt to take only foreign terrorists on board, with minimal local involvement in the plan on a 'need-to-know" basis. More to follow… view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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First Post
a day ago
- Politics
- First Post
Pahalgam terror attack was a Pakistani plot, ordered by its political, military leaders: Report cites probe
The deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians was planned by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, acting on orders from Pakistan's top political and military leadership, according to a report. read more The Pahalgam terror attack, in which Pakistan-backed and trained terrorists killed 26 civilians, was planned by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) on orders from Pakistan's political and military leadership, The Times of India reported, citing security sources. Sources compared the plot to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, saying it was an ISI-LeT operation involving only Pakistani terrorists. The ISI reportedly instructed Pakistan-based LeT commander Sajid Jutt to deploy foreign terrorists already operating in Jammu and Kashmir, avoiding the use of local Kashmiri militants to keep the plan secret. Only minimal local support was allowed on a 'need-to-know' basis. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to the report, the attack was led by Sulaiman, who is a former Pakistani special forces commando. He had trained at LeT's Muridke centre in Pakistan's Punjab before infiltrating into Jammu in 2022. Two other Pakistani terrorists were part of the team. Satellite phone records show that Sulaiman was in the Tral forest on 15 April, indicating he stayed close to the attack site at Baisaran for nearly a week before striking. Sulaiman was also involved in an attack on an Army truck in April 2023. While J&K Police initially suspected Pakistani terrorists Hashim Musa and Ali Bhai were involved, the investigation has so far confirmed only Sulaiman's role. Pakistan has long been accused of backing terrorists and using it as a tool of state policy. On 22 April, terrorists backed by Pakistan killed 26 innocent civilians in Pahalgam, sparking a strong reaction from New Delhi. India accused Pakistan of cross-border terrorism and responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and expelling Pakistani diplomats. India launches Operation Sindoor In retaliation, India carried out precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said nearly 100 terrorists were killed in these operations. Pakistan called a 'global exporter of terror' Experts often describe Pakistan as a 'global exporter of terror' due to its ongoing support for extremist groups. Pakistan's military and intelligence agencies provide safe havens, funding, and training to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, which have carried out attacks in South Asia and beyond. Terrorism used as a tool by Pakistan's military These terror groups help Pakistan's military maintain influence and justify its power within the country. Pakistan uses them to spread violence and target civilians, while any Indian retaliation is used by the military to stir public fear and tighten its control. Same tactics during Kargil War Pakistan used similar tactics during the Kargil War, when its forces secretly occupied Indian positions and falsely presented the conflict as a local uprising. India's counter-offensive eventually forced Pakistan to withdraw. Long history of harbouring terrorism India, Afghanistan, Iran, and Western nations have long accused Pakistan of sheltering terrorists and using them to pursue its foreign policy goals. Incidents like the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the discovery of Osama bin Laden hiding in Pakistan have only deepened these concerns.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan's political, military brass ordered hit at Pahalgam: Officials
File photo: Army jawans on alert in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians was a conspiracy hatched by Pakistan's ISI and terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba on the directions of the country's political and military brass and executed exclusively by Pakistani terrorists , according to sources in the security establishment. In what sources described as an LeT-ISI project akin to the 26/11 Mumbai attack, ISI gave specific directions to Pakistan-based Lashkar commander Sajid Jutt to deploy only foreign terrorists operating in J&K. To ensure secrecy, no Kashmiri terrorist was taken on board. He was directed to ensure minimal local involvement on a "need-to-know" basis. The attack was led by Sulaiman, a suspected former Pakistani special forces commando who had participated in training at LeT's Muridke hub in Pakistan's Punjab before crossing the LoC into the Jammu region in 2022. Two other Pakistanis were also in the hit squad. Satellite phone analysis has revealed that Sulaiman's location on April 15 was in Tral forest, indicating he was in the vicinity of the attack site at Baisaran for almost a week before the incident. Sulaiman was also involved in the April 2023 attack on an Army truck in Poonch in which five soldiers were killed. However, he laid low for the next two years. Sources did not reveal the identities of the two other Pakistani terrorists. Although J&K Police had suspected the role of Pakistani terrorists Hashim Musa and Ali Bhai, probe has only confirmed Sulaiman's role till now. There is no corroboration of the role of local terrorist Adil Hussain Thoker as a facilitator, either. Even the two locals arrested by NIA last month - Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, both from Pahalgam - are believed to have had a limited role, having provided the Pakistani terrorists food, shelter and other logistics in return for a few thousand rupees. They have also denied any knowledge of the terrorists' plan to hit tourists in Baisaran. There are currently about 68 foreign terrorists and three local terrorists active in the Valley.
