NIA arrests two locals for 'harbouring' terrorists behind Pahalgam attack

IN a breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two men for harbouring the terrorists who had carried out the Pahalgam attack that left 26 people dead, the agency said on Sunday.

- FAYAZ WANI @ Srinagar

The two have been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote, Pahalgam and Bashir Ahmad Jothar of Hill Park, Pahalgam. "The duo during questioning disclosed the identities of the three terrorists involved in the attack. They have also confirmed that they were Pakistani nationals affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT),"" an NIA spokesperson said.