what did initial investigation into pahalgam terror attack reveal

Forensic analysis and testimony of surviving people confirmed the use of military-grade weapons and communication equipment, indicating logistics aid from trained operators in Pahalgam terror attack. Sources said the intelligence intercepts suggested direct contact with the operatives located in Pakistan, detection of digital footprints in safe houses in Muzaffarabad and Karachi. Terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba continue to receive financial assistance, training and strategic support from within Pakistan. Camps in Pakistan -occupied Kashmir (POK) provide advanced military training and logistics aid. Hawala channels and front NGOs work as secret funding mechanisms. Investigations and intercept communication connects continuous attacks to Pakistani operators. TRF acts as a proxy to keep Pakistan’s state participation unacceptable in terrorism.

Sources have also revealed that about 4 terrorists were involved in the dastard attack on Tuesday, killing 26 tourists, most of which were non-local. Two of these are considered to be foreign terrorists who spoke, which were helped by local terrorists. The terrorists, while approaching the people, asked their names and religion, fired at least 50 rounds from the AK-47 rifles for about 20 minutes. Those who were found to be Hindus were shot brutally.

Security agencies have also released sketches and a picture of terrorists involved in the attack. The attackers have been identified as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah and Abu Talha. The attackers are believed to be a member of the TRF, a pseudo-organization of the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET).