They ate under tree, then unleashed massacre at 2.23pm: Pahalgam attackers' trail of terror
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed details about the Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22 last year, resulting in the deaths of 26 individuals. The charge sheet indicates that the attack was planned by terrorists linked to Pakistan, specifically the Resistance Front and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Evidence from the investigation shows a coordinated effort involving social media and logistical support from across the border.
- ▪The Pahalgam attack was orchestrated by terrorists who had lunch together before carrying out the massacre.
- ▪The NIA charge sheet establishes a clear link between the attackers and Pakistan, including the tracing of social media accounts.
- ▪Seven individuals have been named in the charge sheet, including Sajid Jatt, who is believed to be in Pakistan.
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They ate under tree, then unleashed massacre at 2.23pm: Pahalgam attackers' trail of terrorThe NIA charge sheet, filed on December 15 last year, but details of which have just emerged, also gives a blow-by-blow account of the run-up to the attack.Updated on: May 22, 2026 9:31 AM ISTReported by Neeraj ChauhanWritten by Shivam Pratap SinghShare viaCopy link The terrorists who orchestrated the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 last year sat together near the Baisaran meadow the same day and had lunch before killing 26 people, 25 of whom were Indians.Tourists take a pony ride even as the way leading to Baisaran, right, looks deserted amid heightened security, on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 men were gunned down by Lashkar-e-Taiba…
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