Jammu: The National Investigation Agency has named Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed as an accused in a supplementary chargesheet filed before a special court in Jammu in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack case. The agency has alleged that he played a key role in orchestrating cross-border terror activities and conspiring against India.
NIA Names Hafiz Saeed In Supplementary Chargesheet
According to the agency, the supplementary chargesheet is an extension of the earlier investigation and includes additional digital, forensic and scientific evidence collected during the probe.
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The NIA has invoked serious charges, including provisions related to waging war against India and supporting terrorist activities. The agency has alleged that Saeed, operating from Pakistan, continued to direct and support terror operations targeting India through a cross-border network.
Cross-Border Conspiracy Under Probe
The case relates to the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, where terrorists opened fire on tourists, killing 26 people. The attack triggered nationwide outrage and led to a wider investigation into alleged Pakistan-based terror links.
In its filing, the NIA has named Lashkar-e-Taiba as a key entity allegedly involved in planning and executing the conspiracy. Investigators have claimed that the attack was not an isolated incident but part of a larger coordinated terror framework involving communication networks, financial channels and local operatives.
Digital And Forensic Evidence Submitted
The supplementary chargesheet reportedly includes digital communication records, financial transaction trails and other technical evidence indicating structured planning behind the attack.
Earlier, the NIA had filed its original chargesheet naming several accused, including Pakistan-based handlers and arrested local collaborators. The latest filing expands the scope of the investigation by adding more evidence and strengthening the alleged cross-border links.
The agency has informed the court that the investigation is still ongoing and efforts are being made to identify additional members of the Pakistan-based terror ecosystem allegedly involved in the conspiracy. The case will now proceed before the special court, where the supplementary evidence will be examined during trial proceedings.
