The Jammu & Kashmir Police have identified three suspected militants involved in this week’s deadly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead.
In official notices published Thursday, authorities named the wanted individuals and offered cash rewards for information leading to their capture.
Additionally, the police revealed that two of the three militants are Pakistani nationals, escalating concerns about cross-border terrorism in the restive region.
The Kashmir Police circulated posters across the region with names and descriptions of the three suspects wanted for the Pahalgam terror attack. According to the notices, two of the militants belong to Pakistan-based terror groups, though specific organizations were not named.
The third individual is believed to be a local recruit. Security forces have launched an extensive search operation in South Kashmir, where the attack occurred, deploying additional troops and setting up checkpoints along potential escape routes.
Cross-Border Terrorism Concerns Rise in Aftermath of Tourist Attack
The attack marks one of the deadliest assaults on tourists in Kashmir in recent years, raising alarms about the targeting of civilians in the conflict-ridden valley.
Officials confirmed that most victims were Indian pilgrims and travelers visiting the popular hill station of Pahalgam.
Meanwhile, Indian security forces have heightened surveillance along the Line of Control (LoC), anticipating possible infiltration attempts by additional militants.
The J&K Police urged locals to come forward with any information about the suspects, emphasizing that those aiding the investigation would remain anonymous.
Meanwhile, authorities have increased patrols in Srinagar, Anantnag, and other sensitive areas to prevent further attacks.
As the manhunt continues, observers have shared their fears that the involvement of Pakistani militants could further strain relations between India and Pakistan,– two regions already tense over longstanding disputes in Kashmir.
