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.
Justice Markandey Katju, a former Supreme Court judge, expressed his dismay over being unable to visit Pakistan despite an invitation from the Pakistani High Commissioner. He believes his views on Pakistan as an artificial division prevent him from receiving a visa. Katju longs to explore historical sites and reconnect with cultural roots.
