A horrifying terror attack shook the peaceful town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Twenty-six innocent civilians lost their lives in this brutal incident, which took place in the scenic Baisaran meadows, a spot often visited by tourists.
Initially, a group called The Resistance Front (TRF) took responsibility for the attack. TRF is known as a shadow group linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Their claim sent shockwaves across the country as the news spread through social media and news channels.
But just a few days after the initial claim, TRF made a surprising U-turn. In a fresh statement, they completely denied any involvement in the deadly assault. This unexpected move has added a new twist to the already tense situation in the region.
TRF Alleges Cyber Hacking and External Manipulation
According to the latest message circulating on social media, TRF is blaming a cyberattack for the earlier claim of responsibility. In simple words, they are saying that someone hacked into their communication network and posted the message without their permission.
The group stated clearly, “TRF unequivocally denies any involvement in the Pahalgam incident. Any attribution of this act to TRF is false and hasty.” They claimed that an “unauthorised message” had been shared through one of their digital platforms because of a “coordinated cyber intrusion.”
TRF also shared that their internal audit showed signs that outsiders had tampered with their system. They pointed fingers directly at Indian cyber-intelligence teams, suggesting that the breach was not random but planned to make them look guilty.
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They mentioned that early signs from their investigation point towards the fingerprints of Indian cyber experts, though no detailed proof has been provided yet. Meanwhile, TRF says it is continuing to dig deeper to find out exactly how their communication network was broken into.
Indian Agencies Continue Their Investigation
While TRF has changed its stance, Indian security agencies are still investigating the deadly attack. Officials are looking closely into all possibilities, gathering evidence from the crime scene, checking communications, and trying to find out who was truly behind the tragic event.
The attack happened in an area that is usually lively with tourists, especially around this time of year. The fact that civilians, not security forces, were the main victims, has made this attack even more heart-wrenching.
The agencies have not responded to TRF’s hacking claims so far. They are moving forward with their investigation independently, focusing on uncovering the truth behind the brutal killing of so many innocent people.
At the same time, TRF’s shocking denial after an earlier confession has left many questions unanswered. Why did they first take responsibility and then back out? Was it really a case of hacking, or is there something deeper going on? Only time and thorough investigation will reveal the full picture.
For now, the tragic loss of 26 lives remains at the center of attention, and authorities are determined to bring the real culprits to justice.