Sun Apr 27 05:17:07 UTC 2025: ## NIA Takes Over Investigation into Deadly Pahalgam Terror Attack
**Srinagar, Kashmir – April 27, 2025** – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially assumed control of the investigation into the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22nd, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The move follows orders from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
NIA teams, present at the site since April 23rd, are conducting a thorough investigation, focusing on gathering evidence and interviewing eyewitnesses. The investigation is being overseen by senior NIA officials, including an Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General, and Superintendent of Police. Investigators are meticulously piecing together the events leading up to the attack, examining entry and exit points for clues about the terrorists’ methods. Forensic experts are also assisting in the search for evidence.
The attack, which occurred in the picturesque Baisaran valley, has shocked the nation. The NIA’s comprehensive investigation aims to expose the perpetrators and the full scope of the conspiracy behind this horrific act of violence.
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