J&K Police Release Sketches Of 3 Pahalgam Attack Suspects, Announces Rs 20 Lakh Bounty
All three are linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba, and a reward of Rs 20 lakh has been announced by the Police for information leading to the capture of each of them.
The sketches and identities of three terrorists reportedly involved in the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam have been released by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday. All three are linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba, and a reward of Rs 20 lakh has been announced by the Police for information leading to the capture of each of them.
In the above picture, the first sketch of the suspect includes Hasim Musa, also known as Suleiman. The second terrorist has been identified as Adil Hussain Thoker, a native of Anantnag. And, the third terror operative, Ali Bhai, also known as Talha Bhai, according to the ANI.
Among the three Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives, Hasim Musa and Ali Bhai alias Talha are believed to be Pakistani nationals, while Adil Hussain Thokar hails from Kashmir. Authorities have announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information on any of the suspects. Citizens are encouraged to contact the SSP Anantnag at 9596777666 or the Anantnag PCR at 9596777669 with any leads.
PM Modi's Warning Of Terror Attack
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning in response to the terror attack, stating that India will "pursue the terrorists to the end of the earth." He also asserted that India will not take a sigh of relief until "justice" is pursued
While addressing the public at National Panchayati Raj Day in Madhubani district of Bihar, PM Modi stated that the brutality of terrorists in J&K's Pahalgam on April 22, who claimed the innocent lives, has shocked the entire nation.
"On April 22, terrorists killed innocent people of the country in J-K's Pahalgam. The country is in mourning and pain following this incident. We stand with the families of the victims. Today, from the soil of Bihar, I tell you, India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist, their handlers, and their backers. We will pursue them to the end of the earth," PM Modi said.
During the speech, PM Modi emphasised that every effort will be made to ensure the justice of the innocent lives who were killed during the attack.
"Terrorism will never break India's spirit. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is on our side. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders, who have stood with us in these times," he added.
"I want to say in unambiguous words that these terrorists and those who conspired towards this attack will get a punishment bigger than they can imagine. The willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the back of the masters of terror," PM Modi further added.
Before beginning his speech in Bihar's Madhubani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also observed a moment of silence to honour the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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