Investigators found two mobile phones used by Pahalgam attackers linked to Pakistan. Moreover, the devices were recovered from terrorists killed in the encounter. Furthermore, NIA and J&K Police confirmed the phones were first activated during the attack despite being purchased in 2021 and 2023.
Details of Mobile Acquisition
Records indicate Karachi’s Tech Sirat supplied a Redmi 9T in 2021, funded through Faisal Bank. Additionally, Lahore’s Air Link Communication delivered a second phone in 2023. Consequently, both phones were operational during the Pahalgam massacre.
Pahalgam Terror Attack Recap
On 22 April 2025, attackers killed 26 people in Pahalgam, including 25 tourists and one local pony guide. Moreover, assailants verified victims’ religions and forced non-Muslims to recite the Kalma. Furthermore, several victims were recently married, and some were shot before family members.
Indian Army Response
In retaliation, the Indian Army conducted Operation Sindoor on 6–7 May 2025, targeting terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Consequently, major LeT infrastructure and key operatives were neutralized as part of the response.
