On Thursday night, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir were conducting a search of the homes of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists when powerful explosions destroyed both properties. The suspects, Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Sheikh, were the targets of the operation. Explosives planted inside their homes detonated during the search, causing significant damage and completely destroying the houses. Further search operation is ongoing.
Accused in Pahalgam Attack
Some users claimed that the Indian army allegedly blew up the houses, while locals stated that the terrorists had kept explosives inside their homes for security, which detonated during the search operation.
Adil Hussain Thokar, hailing from Anantnag district in South Kashmir, is believed to have played a key role in planning and executing the Pahalgam terror attack that took place on Tuesday. Asif Sheikh, a resident of Tral in Pulwama district, is suspected of being involved in the conspiracy behind the attack, aiding in its planning.
The house of terrorist Asif Sheikh, who was involved in the #PahalgamTerrorAttack, was blown up by the Indian Army.
Small action, but a good start… Expecting something big.. pic.twitter.com/3pvGA4LoAF
— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) April 25, 2025
Conflicting Reports on the Number of Destroyed Houses
While local authorities confirmed the destruction of Asif Sheikh’s house, according to report both Sheikh’s and Thokar’s houses were destroyed in the explosions. This incident highlights the dangerous tactics employed by terrorists, who often rig their homes with explosives to avoid arrest or to target security personnel during raids.
This morning, houses belonging to two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were blown up in an explosion in Kashmir. According to army sources, a search operation was underway at the residence of Asif Sheikh in Tral and Adil Thokar in Bijbehara, Anantnag.
During the operation, explosives… pic.twitter.com/CR7mPpeaUI
— Harsh Patel (@Harshpatel1408) April 25, 2025
