NIA probe reveals Pakistan-based LeT handlers involvement in Reasi terror attack on pilgrims

Based on Khan's information, the NIA conducted searches at five locations linked to hybrid terrorists and their overground workers on June 30, leading to further insights into the attack

PGurus Newsdesk

July 10, 2024

Based on Khan's information, the NIA conducted searches at five locations linked to hybrid terrorists and their overground workers on June 30, leading to further insights into the attack

Reasi terror attack: The role of two Pak-based LeT handlers, Sajid Jatt, Abu Qataal came to the fore

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), investigating the terrorist attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, has highlighted the involvement of handlers based in Pakistan associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) organization.

The role of two Pakistan-based LeT handlers, Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt and Abu Qataal alias Qataal Sindhi, came to the fore during the interrogation of Hakim Khan, NIA officials said.

Sources have said that the NIA investigation of Hakim Khan alias Hakim Din, has revealed that he provided, shelter and logistics support, gave food to the three terrorists, and also did a recce of the area for them.

“Khan accompanied the three terrorists to the attack spot. Before they stayed with him at least on three occasions after June 1, when the terror attack was being planned,” said sources.

Disclosures made by Khan led to searches at five locations connected with overground workers (OGWs) and hybrid militants.

After the order from the Ministry of Home, the investigation of the Reasi terror attack was taken over by the NIA on June 15.

Terrorists on June 9 attacked a pilgrim bus returning from the Shiv-Khori temple in Reasi. The terrorists first killed the driver of the bus and after that, the bus dropped into a gorge. The terrorists kept firing at the pilgrims for over 20 minutes killing nine and injuring 44 pilgrims.

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