NIA raids 7 locations in Rajouri & Reasi dists linked to attack on pilgrims

Srinagar, Sep 27: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday conducted searches at 5 multiple locations in Reasi and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the terrorist attack on pilgrims in June this year.
A NIA Spokesman said seven locations in Reasi and Rajouri districts were extensively searched regarding the registered by NIA in June this year after taking over the probe from the local police.
During the searches, incriminating material indicating linkages between the terrorists and OGWs was seized. The same is under scrutiny.
The spokesman said the locations searched by the NIA teams were residential premises of hybrid terrorists and Overground Workers (OGWs) as well as the surrounding jungle linked with the hybrid terrorists who stayed in the area,” he said.
The spokesman said during the investigations, it was revealed that these terrorists were supported by one of the arrested accused, Hakam Khan @ Hakim Din, who provided them with shelter and food.
“The OGWs whose premises were searched were also involved in providing shelter, harbour, food and other logistic support to the terrorists crossing the area, which is one of the transit routes to the Kashmir region,” he said.
The spokesman said the attack was unleashed by terrorists on the evening of 9th June, as part of Pak-backed terror conspiracy to destabilise the J&K region with the aim to disturb India’s peace and stability.
“A bus carrying Yatris from Shiv Khori to Katra, in Pouni area of Reasi district, came under terrorist fire and plunged into a nearby gorge, killing nine people, including a child,” he said.
Meanwhile police have also announced a reward of rupees 20 lakh for any information about the whereabouts of the terrorist involved in the recent attack on the yatri bus.
As per police 2-3 terrorists were involved in the terror incident, including a local helper, were involved in the attack. The sketch of the terrorist was prepared based on the disclosure and description of eyewitnesses.