Dead For Years, Active Before Attack: The Phone Trail Behind Pahalgam Attack
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Why in news
The NIA and J&K Police uncovered evidence that a 2025 Pahalgam attack was planned for years, involving a mobile phone imported into Pakistan in 2021 and financed by a Karachi-based bank.
Background
The investigation revealed that one of the two mobile phones used by terrorists was imported into Pakistan in 2021 and remained inactive for four years. The device was financed by a Karachi-based bank previously linked to terrorism cases.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNIA: National Investigation Agency is the primary agency for investigating terror-related crimes in India
- FactThe mobile phone used in the Pahalgam attack was imported into Pakistan in 2021
- FactThe phone remained inactive for four years before being activated prior to the 2025 attack
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in dismantling cross-border terror financing networks and the role of technical intelligence in preempting coordinated terror attacks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Financing bottleneck: Difficulty in tracking illicit fund flows through foreign banking systems linked to terror
- Technical surveillance: Challenges in monitoring long-term dormant communication devices used for coordinated strikes
Keywords: cross-border terrorism · terror financing · technical intelligence · NIA · logistical support
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