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In a major development in the probe into the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, two brothers have been arrested for allegedly providing shelter and hospitality to the three terrorists involved in the deadly ambush. According to sources, the men not only gave the assailants food but also served them tea, fully aware of their terrorist identity.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote and Bashir Ahmad Jothar from Hill Park, both in the Pahalgam region. Authorities believe the duo holds critical information that could help unravel the broader network behind the attack, sources told News18.

During their interrogation, Parvaiz and Bashir reportedly disclosed the identities of the three terrorists who carried out the April 22 attack that claimed the lives of 26 tourists. They also provided details about the movement and location of the attackers after the incident, officials said.

Investigators say the brothers gave the terrorists shelter and meals at a spot approximately 3 km from the scene of the attack in the Baisaran valley. While it's still uncertain whether they had prior knowledge of the planned assault, they were fully aware that the individuals they were helping were militants, the sources told News18.

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Among the three attackers, one has been identified as Suleman, a highly trained militant whose name was confirmed by the families of victims. The other two belong to newer terror outfits and are not part of any existing intelligence database, the officials noted.

The two men are currently being transported to Jammu for further questioning. Preliminary interrogation has revealed that the terrorists fled to the Anantnag region following the attack. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is now actively tracking their hideout based on the information provided.

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Officials also confirmed that the attackers were Pakistani nationals and members of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The arrested duo has been charged under Section 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

 

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