Reasi Terror Attack Case: NIA Raids Multiple Locations In J-K’s Rajouri Based On Leads Provided By Key Suspect

New Delhi: In a major development in the Reasi terror attack case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at multiple locations across the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The NIA Raids were conducted in connection with the Reasi terrorist attack which claimed nine lives including that of a child. The searches led to the seizure of various items showing linkages between the terrorists and overground workers (OGWs), a statement issued by the NIA said.

What Happened On June 9

Terrorists had opened fire at a bus carrying ‘yatris’ from Shiv Khori to Katra on the evening of June 9 in the Pouni area of Reasi district, causing the bus to fall into a nearby gorge, killing nine people, including a child.

NIA, which took over the investigation on June 15 on orders from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs,  searched five locations linked with hybrid terrorists and OGWs, it said. The locations were pointed out by arrested accused Hakam Khan alias Hakin Din, the NIA said. Hakam had provided safe shelter, logistics and food to the terrorists, as per the probe agency’s investigations. NIA has started examining the seized material to unravel the terror conspiracy, it added.

PM Modi Talks About Enemies Of Peace

“The enemies of peace and humanity are not happy with the development in Jammu and Kashmir. There were some terror attacks recently… the government has taken it seriously. The Home Minister, with the J&K Administration, has reviewed the situation,” PM Modi had said at a function during his two-day visit to Srinagar.

3 People Picked Up for Questioning In Reasi Bus Attack Case

Three more people have been detained for questioning about the terrorists who carried out the attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on June 9, police on Monday said.

Police had on June 19 arrested a man for his alleged involvement in harbouring and helping the terrorists involved in the attack. The man was identified as 45-year-old Hakam Din. During questioning, Din revealed that three terrorists had taken shelter at his house, and in return paid him Rs 6,000. The money was recovered from his possession, police said.

Nine people, including seven pilgrims from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, were killed and 41 more injured when terrorists opened fire on the bus returning from the Shiv Khori shrine in the Pouni area.

The 53-seater vehicle veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge following the gunfire. Over 150 people have been picked up for questioning in connection with the attack so far, police said. According to sources, Din’s wife and son have also been picked up for questioning.

(With inputs from agencies)