NIA takes over Pahalgam terror attack investigation, intensifies probe

Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has now formally taken up the investigation. The terrorists had attacked tourists at Baisaran ground in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed and several others were injured. In this regard, the NIA has now increased every fine point investigation. Along with this, people who were there at the time of the incident are also being interrogated.

Agency's forensic team has also begun collecting evidence

The NIA team has been in Pahalgam since the terror attack and have visited the site. The agency's forensic team has also begun collecting evidence at the site. Searches are under way at entry and exit points in the green meadow. The NIA is also thoroughly investigating the role of terror modules, local handlers and potential sleeper cells involved in this attack.

Eyewitnesses are being interrogated

In Pahalgam, terrorists have attacked individuals by inquiring about their religion. At that time, there were many more individuals there. Whoever saw the whole thing with their own eyes. Such individuals are being questioned by a team of NIA's IG, a DIG and an SP. The team is attempting to extract some information from such individuals that can assist in reaching those terrorists. This is why the team is interrogating individuals multiple times.

The team is questioning evidence at exit and entry points

No definite news has been heard till date regarding how the terrorists had arrived on the grassland with so many weapons. That is why the team is investigating the entry and exit points thoroughly. Teams are thoroughly sweeping the whole area with the assistance of forensics and other experts. So that the clue revealing the terrorist plot can be unearthed.