A special Jammu court has extended NIA custody of two accused who allegedly harboured Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. The accused reportedly gave food and shelter to the Pakistani militants before the brutal strike.
The NIA has secured a five-day remand for two Pahalgam residents, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, for allegedly harboring terrorists behind April’s attack that killed 26 tourists. They provided shelter and support to the attackers, confirming their identities as Pakistani militants linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Further investigations are ongoing.
In response to the tragic April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, bar associations in Jammu and Kashmir condemned the violence, expressing solidarity with victims’ families. They called for a Jammu Bandh on April 23, urged civil society to protest against terrorism, and emphasized unity while demanding justice and protective measures for civilians.
