New Delhi: Security agencies have identified Hashim Moosa, a former Pakistani Special Services Group (SSG) commando, as a central figure in the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including 25 tourists and a local pony operator.
Moosa, also known by the alias Suleiman, is believed to be hiding in the forests of south Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have announced a ₹20 lakh reward for information leading to his capture, assuring that the informer’s identity will be kept confidential.
Investigations reveal that Moosa, after his dismissal from the Pakistani military, joined Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and has been involved in multiple terror attacks in the region since 2023. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has linked him to at least six incidents, including attacks in Ganderbal and Baramulla districts.
The Pahalgam attack has significantly strained India-Pakistan relations, leading India to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and revoke visas for Pakistani nationals. In response, Pakistan has threatened to suspend all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement, which governs the Line of Control.
Authorities are intensifying efforts to apprehend Moosa, aiming to further substantiate Pakistan’s involvement in the attack.
