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NIA Arrests Locals for Sheltering Terrorists in Pahalgam Attack

6/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two locals, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, for sheltering terrorists linked to the tragic April 22 Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 innocent lives. The duo revealed that the assailants are Pakistani nationals affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, while the hunt for the attackers intensifies.

History

Historical Context

The 2001 Indian Parliament attack intensified tensions between India and Pakistan, stemming from a long-standing insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir that began in the late 1980s. This conflict has seen groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, designated a terrorist organization by multiple nations, perpetrate violence against civilians. The recent arrests of Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar highlight the ongoing threat of cross-border terrorism in the region.

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Story summary

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two locals, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, for sheltering terrorists linked to the tragic April 22 Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 innocent lives. The duo revealed that the assailants are Pakistani nationals affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, while the hunt for the attackers intensifies.

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