Pahalgam Terror Attack: Some reportage speculative, misleading about sketches, identities of terrorists, Says NIA

New Delhi: A day after arresting two accused charged for harbouring the terrorists who carried out April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said that it has taken a note of media coverage, and has seen some reportage is speculative and therefore of misleading nature.
In a statement issued here on Tuesday a NIA spokesman said, “Such reports circulating in sections of the media and on social media platforms are regarding the sketches and identities of the terrorists involved in the terror attack at Pahalgam.”
He said, “It is reiterated that, as stated in the official press release dated 22 June 2025, two accused persons have been arrested in connection with the attack. During their interrogation, they have disclosed details about the identities of the three armed terrorists involved.”
“The NIA has gathered a substantial body of evidence regarding the identities of the terrorists. This includes eyewitness accounts from victims, video footage, technical evidence, and the sketches released by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. All this evidence is being carefully analysed and NIA has not reached any conclusions at this stage,” the spokesman said, adding, “The NIA assures that the investigation is being carried out with the highest standards of professionalism, and all aspects of the terror attack are being thoroughly examined. The identities and further details of the terrorists will be made public at an appropriate time.”