BIG revelation in Pahalgam terror attack: Terrorists reached Baisaran valley on April 15, their other targets were…
In a major development in the Pahalgam terror attack, the security forces during the interrogation of the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) have found out that the terrorists were present in Baisaran valley two days before the terrorist attack and reached the Valley on April 15.
It was also found that apart from Baisaran valley, recce of three other places – Aru Valley, Amusement Park and Betaab Valley – was done and these three locations were on the target of terrorists. But due to security reasons, the attack did not happen.
According to sources, 4 OGWs had helped Pakistani terrorists in recce and evidence of use of 3 satellite phones has also been found in the valley.
Out of 2500 suspects, 186 people are still in custody and their interrogation is going on, according to sources.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is understood to have deliberated on the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday amid speculations about India’s possible retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack in view of its cross border linkages.
The CCS meet was held at the prime minister’s Lok Kalyan Marg residence, a day after he held a meeting with the top military brass and accorded operational freedom to the armed forces on the “mode, targets and timing” of India’s response to the April 22 attack that killed 26 people.
Complete operational freedom to forces
Modi asserted that the armed forces have “complete operational freedom” to decide on the mode, targets and timing of India’s response, government sources said.
The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and the chiefs of three services.
The prime minister affirmed that it is “our national resolve” to deal a crushing blow to terrorism, government sources said, adding that he expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian armed forces.
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