Pahalgam Attack: Houses Of 5 Terrorists Across J&K Demolished. Who Are They? Where Did They Live?

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Last Updated:April 26, 2025, 10:09 IST

The latest demolitions happened in Shopian, Kulgam and Pulwama as part of an intensified crackdown on LeT terrorists and those involved in Pahalgam terror attack.

The security forces have demolished the homes of five terrorists, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader, across Jammu and Kashmir. This came in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Officials stated that these latest actions occurred in the Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama districts as part of an intensified crackdown on LeT terrorists and those suspected of involvement in the deadly assault.

Who Are These Terrorist And Where Did They Live?

⁠Ehsan Ul Haq: The double-storey house of Ehsan Ul Haq Sheikh, a suspect in the Pahalgam terror attack, was demolished on Friday night in an explosion in the Murran Pulwama area of South Kashmir. Ehsan, who is said to have received training in Pakistan in 2018, had recently returned to the Valley.

Shahid Ahmed Kutte: The house of LeT commander Shahid Ahmed Kutte in Chotipora village, Shopian, was demolished and turned to ruins. Authorities report that Kutte has been involved in terrorist activities for the last three to four years and is believed to have played a significant role in organizing anti-national operations.

Zakir Ahmad Ganie: Officials reported the demolition of a house belonging to Zakir Ahmad Ganie in Mutalhama village, Kulgam district, on Friday night. Ganie is also suspected of being involved in the Pahalgam terror attack. It is believed that Ganie has been active since 2023.

Asif Ahmad Sheikh and Adil Ahmad Thoker: Before these three houses, the homes of two LeT terrorists — Adil Hussain Thoker and Asif Sheikh — were destroyed in separate explosions on Thursday night.

While Sheikh’s house at Mongaham in South Kashmir’s Tral was razed, Thoker’s home at Gurre village in South Kashmir’s Bijbehara was demolished. Sources indicated that explosives were stored inside their houses.

Earlier that day, Anantnag Police released sketches of Thoker and two other terrorists suspected of involvement in the Pahalgam attack. Officials identified the other suspects as Pakistani nationals Hashim Musa, also known as Suleman, and Ali Bhai, also known as Talha Bhai, and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to their arrests.

What Is Pahalgam Terror Attack?

Twenty-six individuals, including one citizen from Nepal, lost their lives and many more were injured when several terrorists attacked Baisaran Valley, also known as ‘Mini Switzerland’ — a popular tourist destination with rolling hills and lush orchards — on Tuesday. According to witnesses, the sound of gunfire caused panic among the tourists who desperately sought cover. However, the wide, open area offered no safe places to hide.

A major manhunt is underway to apprehend the terrorists, with the Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Jammu and Kashmir police securing the area.

Location :

Pahalgam, India, India