Reasi Terror Attack: Arrested Suspect Hakimdeen Makes 5 Major Confessions

New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough following the Reasi terror attack, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested Hakimdeen, who has confessed to aiding terrorists in multiple ways. Here are the key revelations made by Hakim Deen during interrogation:

1. Assisting as a Guide: Hakimdeen admitted to guiding terrorists, helping them navigate through the area during the attack in Reasi.

2. Providing Shelter: He confessed to providing shelter to terrorists, facilitating their movements and operations in the region.

3. Leading the Escape: Hakimdeen disclosed that he led the terrorists out of the area safely after the attack, aiding in their escape from law enforcement.

4. Disabling CCTV Surveillance: During reconnaissance missions, Hakimdeen ensured that no CCTV cameras captured him or the terrorists, effectively avoiding detection.

5. Terrorists Visited His Residence: Investigators revealed that terrorists visited Hakim Deen's residence on multiple occasions, indicating a deeper connection between him and the extremist elements.

What is the Reasi terror attack? 

A bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori cave shrine to Katra in Reasi district came under terrorist attack in Teryath village in the Pouni area on June 9. Nine people lost their lives and 33 others were injured.

At the latest, fifty people were detained in connection with the investigation into the terror attack. To ensure a comprehensive probe, the search operation to track down the terrorists, has been expanded to cover Reasi district's far-flung Arnas and Mahore areas which were terrorist hotbeds between 1995 and 2005.

Confirming the detention of 50 suspects in connection with the attack, a police spokesperson said it followed an intensive investigation.

"Significant leads have been uncovered, aiding in the identification and capture of those who may be potentially involved in orchestrating the attack. To ensure a comprehensive probe, search operations have been expanded to cover the far-flung areas of Arnas and Mahore," the spokesperson said.

He said these operations aim to uncover further evidence and apprehend terrorists who may be hiding in these remote regions.

Police have already released a sketch of one of the terrorists and announced a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the neutralization of the culprits.

"The law enforcement agencies are committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice and ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors in the area," the spokesperson said.

Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mohita Sharma urged people to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.