3 Things Hunt for Pahalgam terrorists, a fight for surrogacy, and Kolkata fire kills 14
May 1, 2025
Deeptiman Tiwary, a security and terror journalist at The Indian Express, discusses the ongoing challenges faced by security forces after the Pahalgam terror attack, including the efforts to locate highly trained militants in South Kashmir. Omkar Gokhale, a legal affairs journalist, highlights a woman's fight for surrogacy, navigating contemporary Indian laws that impact divorced women's rights. The conversation also touches on a tragic hotel fire in Kolkata that claimed 14 lives, prompting an investigation into its causes.
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Challenges in Pahalgam Terror Hunt
- Security forces face hardships due to dense forests and low visibility in South Kashmir after Pahalgam attack.
- Terrorists' jungle confinement offers better chances of apprehension or neutralization.
Terrorists' Motivation and Impact
- Terrorists are highly motivated and prepared to die rather than be captured alive.
- Capturing one alive would significantly strengthen evidence against Pakistan's involvement.
Key Witness from Tree
- A local photographer climbed a tree during Pahalgam attack and witnessed the entire incident from above.
- His testimony helped confirm only four attackers, simplifying investigation scope.