The sweeping closures come after intelligence agencies intercepted communications confirming that sleeper cells in the region had been activated and instructed to launch further attacks

A representative from the J&K Police has stated that they are utilising technological evidence and information from local tribal groups to assist in their pursuit. Anantnag Police have identified the two Pakistani terrorists as Ali Bhai, also known as Talha, and Hashim Musa, who goes by the alias Suleiman.

Hashim Musa, the Pakistani terrorist behind the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, was once a para commando in Pakistan’s special forces, says a report.