In a disturbing revelation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the recent terror attack in Pahalgam has discovered that the militants involved in the massacre used body cameras to record the entire horrific event. This unprecedented tactic suggests a chilling motive, potentially for propaganda purposes or to further instill fear.
The brutal attack on April 22 in the scenic Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, predominantly tourists, and left over a dozen others injured. The NIA swiftly registered a case and initiated its investigation, with teams immediately dispatched to the crime scene.
As part of their meticulous evidence gathering, NIA officials have been questioning numerous eyewitnesses. These testimonies have unveiled the shocking detail about the body cameras worn by the terrorists, providing a grim insight into the attackers’ mindset and planning.
Sources within the NIA indicate that the agency is thoroughly examining all entry and exit routes in and around Baisaran to reconstruct the sequence of events. Forensic experts are assisting the investigation teams in analyzing the crime scene for crucial evidence.
Preliminary investigations suggest the involvement of approximately 5-7 terrorists in the attack, who were allegedly aided by at least two local individuals with prior training in Pakistan. Security agencies have already released sketches of three suspected Pakistani nationals identified as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha.
The NIA investigation is being overseen by a high-ranking team comprising an Inspector General (IG), a Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and a Superintendent of Police (SP). Their focus is on meticulously piecing together the events as narrated by eyewitnesses who witnessed the horrifying attack unfold in the tranquil Baisaran Valley.
Separate NIA teams have also been dispatched across the country to record the accounts of victims’ family members in states like Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal, among others, as well as to gather further details from survivors.
The use of body cameras marks a significant and unsettling shift in terrorist tactics in the region. Investigators will be scrutinizing the recovered footage for crucial leads, including the identities of the perpetrators, their methods, and any potential links to larger terror networks.
The Pahalgam terror attack stands as one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, particularly after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The ongoing NIA investigation underscores the commitment of security agencies to unravel the conspiracy behind this heinous act and bring the perpetrators to justice. Security in the region remains heightened as the investigation progresses.
