NIA Gets Custody of Two Accused for 10 More Days in Pahalgam Terror Attack Case.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been granted 10 more days' remand of two accused, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, for allegedly harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. The accused confirmed the identities of the three armed terrorists involved in the attack and disclosed their affiliation with the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The NIA alleges that the accused provided food, shelter, and logistical support to the terrorists, who selectively targeted and killed tourists based on their religious identity.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been granted an additional 10 days' remand for Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, accused of harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. The extension, granted by a special court in Jammu, allows the NIA to continue its investigation into the case [2].

The accused, who were initially arrested on June 22, have confirmed the identities of the three armed terrorists involved in the attack. They have also disclosed that the terrorists were affiliated with the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The NIA alleges that the accused provided food, shelter, and logistical support to the terrorists, who selectively targeted and killed tourists based on their religious identity [2].

The Pahalgam terror attack, which occurred on April 22, resulted in the deaths of 26 people, mostly tourists, and injured 16 others. The NIA's probe into the attack and the network behind it continues, with the federal agency seeking to unravel the connections between the accused and the terrorists [2].

This development comes amidst growing concerns about the role of banned terrorist outfits in India-Pakistan relations. Hafiz Saeed, the founder of LeT, has been serving a 33-year sentence in Pakistan since 2019, while Masood Azhar, the leader of another banned outfit, Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM), is believed to be in Afghanistan [1].

The NIA's investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack highlights the ongoing threat posed by cross-border terrorism and the need for international cooperation to combat it. The extension of the remand for the accused is a step towards ensuring justice and accountability in the case [2].

References:
[1] https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/hafiz-saeeds-son-says-bilawal-bhuttos-extradition-remark-is-against-pakistans-national-interest/3905007/
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/pahalgam-terror-attack-nia-gets-custody-of-two-accused-for-10-more-days/article69783332.ece