National desk
27 April
Sandeep Dhand
Journalist and Research Analysist
The Central Government has handed over the investigation of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an official notification regarding this decision. Now, NIA will formally register a case and start a detailed probe into the incident.
Sources reveal that an NIA team was already present in Pahalgam and had inspected the attack site soon after the incident. The agency’s forensic team is also busy collecting crucial evidence from the scene. NIA will soon take possession of the case diary, FIR, and other important documents from the local police to proceed with the investigation.
The terrorist attack has once again raised serious concerns about security in the region. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the case has been assigned to India’s premier anti-terror agency. NIA will now thoroughly investigate all aspects of the attack, including the conspiracy behind it, the role of terrorist groups involved, and the possible presence of sleeper cells in the area.
Reports suggest that NIA will collect all necessary documents and initial findings from the Jammu and Kashmir police to continue the investigation at the national level. Initially, the local police were handling the case. However, due to the gravity of the attack and the possibility of a larger conspiracy, the Centre decided to transfer it to the NIA.
The agency is expected to start a deep investigation soon, aiming to uncover the full planning behind the attack and identify all those responsible. This move shows the government’s commitment to ensuring that such acts of terror are thoroughly investigated and those involved are brought to justice.