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Pahalgam attack: Photo, sketch of terrorists released by security agencies

Published On Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Aditya Goswami
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Security agencies have unveiled photographs and sketches of the suspected terrorists involved in the recent Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. The assault, which took place on Tuesday, resulted in the tragic deaths of 26 tourists and left many others injured. The attackers have been identified as Asif Fuji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha.

Affiliated with The Resistance Front — a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) — the terrorists targeted Baisaran meadow, a popular tourist site known for its scenic beauty. The incident is being regarded as one of the most devastating terror strikes in the region in recent memory. Eyewitness accounts and security sources reveal that five to six assailants, clad in camouflage and traditional kurta-pyjamas, suddenly appeared from the dense pine forests surrounding the valley. They reportedly opened fire indiscriminately using AK-47 assault rifles.

Investigative agencies have pointed to Saifullah Kasuri, alias Khalid, a high-ranking Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, as the key planner behind the deadly assault. Following the attack, security forces launched an intensive manhunt, deploying helicopters and special forces units to comb through the forest terrain in search of the culprits. The terrorists are believed to have used the natural cover of the forest to evade capture.

Preliminary forensic investigations and statements from survivors suggest that the attackers were equipped with sophisticated, military-grade weaponry and advanced communication devices, indicating logistical and tactical support from cross-border sources. Authorities have urged the public to stay alert and cooperate with ongoing investigations as the manhunt intensifies. The tragic incident has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed concerns over the security situation in the Kashmir Valley.

Disclaimer: This image is taken from Business Standard.