**Title:** Jammu and Kashmir Dismantles Homes of Terror Suspects After Attack
**Meta Description:** Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir demolish homes of five Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists linked to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26.
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**Jammu and Kashmir Authorities Demolish Homes of Terror Suspects Following Pahalgam Attack**
In a decisive response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir authorities, along with security forces, have demolished the residences of five active terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). This attack, which occurred on April 22, resulted in the tragic deaths of 26 individuals, primarily tourists.
The operation commenced on Friday, targeting the home of Adil Hussain Thoker, also known as Adil Gojri, in Bijbehara. His residence was destroyed using improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Officials revealed that Adil had legally traveled to Pakistan in 2018 via the Attari-Wagah border, where he received training before returning to Jammu and Kashmir last year. He is believed to have been instrumental in orchestrating the Pahalgam attack.
In Tral, the house of another suspect, Asif Sheikh, was demolished with a bulldozer. Authorities also targeted the residence of Adil Sheikh from Monghama, Tral, who is suspected of involvement in the attack. Additionally, a double-storey house belonging to Ahsan Ahmad Sheikh, an active LeT member who joined the group in June 2023, was destroyed using IEDs. In Shopian, the home of Shahid Ahmed, who became affiliated with Lashkar two years ago, was also blasted in the Chotipora area. A similar operation in Kulgam resulted in the destruction of Zakir Ganie’s residence in Quimoh, who joined the terror group in 2023.
In total, five homes belonging to active Lashkar cadres have been demolished as part of a coordinated effort following the Pahalgam terror attack.
**Details of the Pahalgam Terror Attack**
On the afternoon of April 22, a group of five to six terrorists opened fire on tourists in the Baisaran meadow, located approximately five kilometers from Pahalgam. This picturesque area, often referred to as ‘mini Switzerland,’ is accessible only by foot or horseback. The attack marked one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in the Kashmir Valley in recent years. The Resistance Front (TRF), a faction of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the assault.
Eyewitness accounts describe how the terrorists emerged from the surrounding pine forests, targeting individuals picnicking, riding ponies, or dining at food stalls. Among the victims were tourists, including two foreigners from the UAE and Nepal, as well as two local residents. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah characterized the attack as “much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years.”
**Conclusion**
The demolition of the homes of these suspected terrorists underscores the authorities’ commitment to combating terrorism in the region. As investigations continue, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of civilians and preventing future attacks.
**FAQ**
**What prompted the demolition of homes in Jammu and Kashmir?**
The demolitions were a direct response to a recent terror attack in Pahalgam that resulted in the deaths of 26 people, primarily tourists, and were aimed at dismantling the infrastructure of active terrorists linked to the attack.
