Synopsis
The J&K Police has offered a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the arrest of terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, where 26 civilians lost their lives. Current operations are ongoing, with significant government responses to the incident, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty and border security measures.Key Takeaways
- Rs 20 lakh reward announced by J&K Police.
- Attack resulted in 26 civilian deaths.
- Ongoing operations in multiple districts.
- Union Home Minister's visit to the attack site.
- India's strong diplomatic response to the incident.
Srinagar, April 24 (NationPress) The J&K Police has declared a reward of Rs 20 lakh for any individual who can provide information that aids in the capture of Pakistani nationals and local Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists implicated in the Pahalgam terror incident.
A police announcement noted, “Anantnag Police is offering Rs 20 lakhs for information leading to the apprehension of the Pakistani nationals and LeT terrorists Adil Hussain Thoker, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa, who were involved in the attack on tourists in Baisaran, Pahalgam on April 22.”
The assault resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and one local individual, in the scenic Baisaran meadow on April 22.
Currently, three operations are underway in the union territory, alongside a significant anti-terror operation in the Pahalgam region aimed at locating and apprehending the terrorists responsible for the massacre.
The operation at Baisaran meadow is being supported by technology, utilizing drones, helicopters, electronic devices, and sniffer dogs. Security forces have received explicit directives to track down the individuals who took the lives of 26 civilians.
Tragically, a soldier lost his life during an ongoing encounter with the terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district.
In addition, another operation against the terrorists is in progress in the Poonch district, while a third operation is being conducted in Kulgam district.
On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the attack site to send a strong message to those responsible for the Baisaran meadow massacre.
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India has taken steps such as suspending the Indus Water Treaty established in 1960. The Attari border crossing has been closed, and Pakistani nationals have been instructed to exit India within 48 hours. Additionally, the staff of India’s High Commission in Pakistan has been reduced to 30 percent capacity, and the military attaché from the Pakistan High Commission has been declared persona non grata.
An all-party meeting has been scheduled by the Union government this evening to update various political parties regarding the Pahalgam terror attack.
