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NIA Intensifies Probe into Pahalgam Attack with Key Witness Testimony

Investigators conclude an eight-hour questioning of a victim's widow as compensation efforts for families move forward.

People pay their last respects to the mortal remains of Bharat Bhushan, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.
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NIA's 8 questions to Bengaluru man's widow about Pahalgam attack
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Overview

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recorded an extensive eight-hour testimony from Sujata, widow of Bharat Bhushan, a victim of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
  • Sujata provided detailed information about the attackers’ appearance, language, and actions, aiding the NIA's reconstruction of events.
  • Officials presented sketches of the suspects to Sujata during the questioning to gather further insights for the investigation.
  • Revenue Department teams are collecting required documents, including Aadhaar and bank details, to process the Rs 10 lakh compensation for Bharat Bhushan’s family.
  • The NIA is preparing to expand its inquiry by visiting the families of other victims, including Pallavi, the wife of another deceased individual, to broaden the evidence base.