Srinagar 21 June(KNB): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two individuals, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, for allegedly sheltering the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists in April.
The accused provided food, shelter, and logistical support to the terrorists at a seasonal hut in Hill Park before the attack.
The NIA confirmed the attack was a religiously motivated targeted killing and continues to investigate wider links and cross-border handlers.
NIA, which has arrested the duo under Section 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, is further investigating the case RC-02/2025/NIA/JMU, registered after the attack that shook the world on 22nd April 2025.
Further investigations in the case are continuing, NIA said.(KNB)