Jammu, June 1 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered fresh evidence suggesting that the deadly Pahalgam terror attack was not an isolated act of violence but part of a carefully planned conspiracy allegedly hatched years in advance, with links extending to Pakistan.

The investigation has revealed that one of the mobile phones recovered from terrorists involved in the attack was part of a consignment imported into Pakistan in 2021 and remained unused for nearly four years before being activated shortly before the strike. Investigators believe the findings point to a well-organized support network that provided logistical and technical assistance to the attackers.

The April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 peo...