NIA arrests two men for harbouring Pahalgam terrorists

The National Investigation Agency ( NIA) has arrested two men for harbouring the terrorists who had carried out the deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, which killed 26 tourists

The two men have been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote, Pahalgam and Bashir Ahmad Jothar of Hill Park, Pahalgam. The arrested men have disclosed the identities of the three armed terrorists involved in the attack, and have also confirmed that they were Pakistani nationals affiliated to the proscribed terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Parvaiz and Bashir had knowingly harboured the three terrorists at a seasonal dhok (hut) at Hill Park before the attack, as per NIA investigations.

They provided food, shelter and logistical support to the terrorists, who had, selectively killed the tourists on the basis of their religious identity, making it one of the most gruesome terrorist attacks ever.

NIA, which has arrested the duo under Section 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, is further investigating the case.