Pahalgam Terrorists Recced 3 Other Spots, Stayed In Baisaran Before Attack: Sources
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The NIA probe into the Pahalgam terror attack revealed that terrorists had been in Baisaran Valley two days prior. They also recced three other locations for an attack, but failed.
Anantnag: Security personnel conduct a cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir (Photo: PTI)
Terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack had recced three other spots, other than the Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, on April 15, and the three locations had been on their target, a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed.
Sources have revealed that the terrorists had been present in the Baisaran Valley two days before the attack on April 22.
However, their attempt to attack the other three spots was foiled due to the presence of security forces there, they said.
The three other spots recced by terrorists included the Aru Valley, an amusement park, and the Betab Valley.
Sources also revealed that four overground workers (OGW) had helped the terrorists recce the spots.
As the investigations into the Pahalgam terror attack progress, the authorities have so far recognised nearly 20 OGWs, while some have also been arrested.
A total of 186 people had been taken into custody and were being interrogated in connection with the attack.
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