With reference to the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent NIA investigation, consider the following statements: 1. The NIA recovered Telegram IDs detailing plans to target security forces and civilians. 2. The Pahalgam attack occurred in April 2025 and resulted in the death of 26 tourists. 3. The accused Saifullah Kasuri was linked to the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In a significant move, a NIA Court in Jammu issued a non-bailable

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Terrorism & insurgency (J&K, North-East)· Prelims· 17 September 2026

Internal Security: Case study on cross-border terrorism and the role of digital platforms in insurgency.

Why in news

An NIA Court in Jammu issued a non-bailable warrant against Saifullah Kasuri, the alleged mastermind of the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, for his links to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Background

The NIA Court in Jammu issued a non-bailable warrant against Saifullah Kasuri, linked to the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists. The NIA arrested Abdullah (alias Abu Hureira) and recovered Telegram IDs detailing plans to target security forces and civilians.

Facts for Prelims

FactPahalgam attack (April 2025): Resulted in the death of 26 tourists.
FactLashkar-e-Taiba (LeT): A Pakistan-based terror group linked to the accused.
S&TTelegram IDs: Used by the accused to communicate operational plans and target details.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent NIA investigation, consider the following statements:

The NIA recovered Telegram IDs detailing plans to target security forces and civilians.
The Pahalgam attack occurred in April 2025 and resulted in the death of 26 tourists.
The accused Saifullah Kasuri was linked to the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3 — Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges faced by Indian security agencies in dismantling cross-border terror networks and the role of digital platforms in modern insurgency.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Digital surveillance gap: Difficulty in tracking encrypted communications on platforms like Telegram
Extradition hurdles: Legal complexities in apprehending masterminds operating from neighboring territories
Intelligence integration: Need for real-time data sharing between central agencies and state police

Keywords: Cross-border terrorism · Counter-terrorism · Digital forensics · Lashkar-e-Taiba · National Investigation Agency

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